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    BMW X3 recalled

    The interior cargo rail in more than 26,000 BMW X3s and Alpina XD3s could detach in the event of a rear-end collision.

    William Stopford

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    William Stopford

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    BMW is recalling over 26,000 X3 SUVs due to a defective cargo rail.

    “The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in the event of an extreme rear impact,” the company says in its recall notice.

    “This could result in the interior cargo rail detaching from the vehicle.

    “If the interior cargo rail detaches from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of serious injury to vehicle passengers.”

    • A total of 26,212 vehicles are affected, including the X3 M and Alpina XD3, from 2017 to 2024
    • The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
    • The original recall notice is attached here

    If you own an affected vehicle, you’ll need to make an appointment with a BMW dealership to have the recall completed.

    BMW will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge.

    If you have any further questions, you can contact BMW Australia’s recall hotline on 1800 243 675.

    MORE: Everything BMW X3 MORE: Everything Alpina XD3

    William Stopford

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    William Stopford is an automotive journalist based in Brisbane, Australia. William is a Business/Journalism graduate from the Queensland University of Technology who loves to travel, briefly lived in the US, and has a particular interest in the American car industry.

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