2018–2023 BMW X3 Structure Recall 24V534000

NHTSA recall 24V534000 covers about 282,387 2018–2023 BMW X3 vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Jul 17, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 24V534000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

282,387
vehicles affected (potential)
2018–2023
model years
Jul 17, 2024
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Structure

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.

The risk

Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Status: NHTSA lists Jan 2, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
BMW X32018–2023All X3 recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jul 17, 2024
Owner notification
Jan 2, 2025
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC

Check your VIN for 24V534000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 24V534000 is open, call any BMW dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 24V534000?

NHTSA recall 24V534000 covers about 282,387 2018–2023 BMW X3 vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Jul 17, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 24V534000?

NHTSA's record for 24V534000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 24V534000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any BMW dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 24V534000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jan 2, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 24V534000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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