BMW X3 (2018): Structure
Recall 18V154000 · Mar 7, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC
17,008
vehicles affected
17,008
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V154000
- Date
- Mar 7, 2018
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 17,008
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i and X3 M40i vehicles. The rear spoiler may not have been properly attached during assembly, or may be missing screws, possibly causing the spoiler to detach while driving.
What can happen
If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spoiler, correcting its attachment as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 1, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V154000?
1 model: BMW X3 (2018), about 17,008 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V154000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spoiler, correcting its attachment as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 1, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
What can happen?
If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.