BMW Recalls 291,112 Vehicles for Risk of Injury Upon Rear Crash

July 25, 2024
Certain BMW vehicles are at risk of their rear cargo rails coming detached upon a rear crash.

291,112 vehicles are being recalled by BMW due to concerns with the rear cargo rails coming detached.

Reuters reported that recalled vehicles are at risk of their interior cargo rails detaching upon a rear collision, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Vehicles affected by the recall include certain X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M models produced between 2018 and 2023.

Dealers will be instructed to replace the vehicle’s rear cargo rail attachment bolts to resolve the issue.

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