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Safety Recall NHTSA · 26V524000 Reported August 12, 2026

Incorrectly attached steering spindle

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Steering · 13 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26V524000
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
13
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 12, 2026

Defect Summary

Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2024-2026 x3 sdrive30i, x3 30 xdrive, and x3 m50 xdrive vehicles. The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column.

Safety Consequence

An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 2, 2026. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will become searchable on nhtsa.gov beginning october 2, 2026.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 26V524000 .
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26V524000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 26V524000?

NHTSA recall 26V524000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on August 12, 2026. It addresses: Incorrectly attached steering spindle. The recall affects approximately 13 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V524000 or the manufacturer campaign number shown above. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-08-17. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.