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2017 BMW X3 Recalled by BMW of North America, LLC — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Date: March 10, 2016
Company: BMW of North America, LLC
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

The vehicle was repaired at the dealership before sale. Therefore, an owner notification notice will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected Products

2017 BMW X3. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2017 BMW X3 xDrive 28i vehicle manufactured on June 7, 2016. This vehicle has electronic power steering (EPS), and the contact pins on the EPS control unit may not have been welded properly resulting in increased resistance.

Why Was This Recalled?

An increase in pin contact resistance can increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About BMW of North America, LLC

BMW of North America, LLC has 212 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report