BMW, X3 and Recall

BMW recalls more than 40,000 vehicles over side door lock malfunction: What to know
According to BMW, locking modules of the second-row seat side door may not function properly and the doors can be accidentally unlocked.
BMW Recalls Over 40,000 X3s For Doors That Could Open
BMW has announced a recall of over 40,000 X3 SUVs in the United States due to a potential issue with the rear door locking mechanism that could pose a safety risk. The recall affects 40,736 BMW X3 sDrive30i and xDrive30i models from the 2022 to 2024 model years,
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BMW recalls nearly 41,000 X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles
X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles. The second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow the doors to be unlocked with a single motion. Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly,
BMW recalls over 40,000 vehicles for door lock issues that could make them easier to steal
In some of the latest recalls of 2025, tens of thousands of BMW X3 SUVs may have faulty rear-seat door locks. What’s more, the NHTSA says that 100% of the recalled models may have the fault, increasing risk for rear-seat passengers and making it easier to access the rear seats.
BMW Recalls Older X3 Vehicles Over Malfunctioning Door Locking Modules
An estimated 40,736 examples of the 2022 through 2024 BMW X3 sDrive30i and xDrive30i have been produced with iffy second-row door locking modules
BMW X3 SUVs Recalled to Fix Rear Door Latches
BMW is recalling more than 40,000 X3 SUVs from the 2022 through 2024 model years because their rear doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside with a single motion. This problem is a safety risk for rear passengers and means that the doors don’t comply with federal motor vehicle safety regulations.
40,000-Plus BMW X3 SUVs Recalled for Door-Locking Malfunction
BMW is recalling more than 40,000 examples of its X3 SUV due to malfunctioning rear door locks that may unlock and cause the doors to open unexpectedly.
Also BMW: 40,000 vehicles to be recalled this February due to lockout failure
In a recent development, BMW has announced a recall affecting over 40,000 vehicles due to a malfunction in the side door locks. Owners are advised to take immediate action to ensure their safety.
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Car recalls: More than 40K BMW vehicles recalled over door lock issues. See list
The recall, which was submitted Feb. 20, says some of BMW's X3 vehicles have door locking modules that "may not function properly." "Therefore, this could increase the risk of safety to rear ...
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"Ejecto Seato Cuz" - BMW X3 Doors Opening On Their Own Is Not What Families Want To Hear
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that the rear door-locking modules in these vehicles might ...