BMW Recalls Over 40K Vehicles for Malfunctioning Doors

March 3, 2025
The recall notice shared that door locking modules on the second-row seat side may fail to function, and could cause doors to become unlocked.

BMW has issued a recall over malfunctioning door locks, reports USA Today.

Covered by the recall are an estimated 40,736 units of 2022-2024 model year X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles, according to NHTSA.

The recall notice shared that door locking modules on the second-row seat side may fail to function, and could cause doors to become unlocked.

Internal vehicle testing on Jan. 30 revealed the issue to BMW, prompting an engineering review and voluntary recall. BMW is not aware of any warranty claims, customer complaints, or field reports related to the issue.

NHTSA has shared that dealers will replace the second-row seat side door locking modules to remedy the problem, with notices being mailed to owners April 14.

About the Author

Ratchet+Wrench Staff Reporters

The Ratchet+Wrench staff reporters have a combined two-plus decades of journalism and mechanical repair experience.

Sponsored Recommendations

Valvoline Partner Solutions

We arm you with products that build trust, tools that unlock productivity, and training that drives business performance, so you feel confident in where your...

Grow the business you know

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Solutions that drive results

Connect with Valvoline experts to increase operational efficiency and customer loyalty – from Valvoline-funded promotions to hands-on training, we’re here to...

Free Resources for Shops Like Yours

View insights, research and solutions curated specifically for shops like yours.