NHTSALATCHES/LOCKS/L...
BMW of North America, LLC - Second-Row Side Door Lock Malfunction/FMVSS 206
Published: February 20, 2025Recall ID: 25V106000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
Product Description & Identification
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles. The second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow the doors to be unlocked with a single motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Affected Products
Second-Row Side Door Lock Malfunction/FMVSS 206
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Second-Row Side Door Lock Malfunction/FMVSS 206 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V106000 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V106000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles. The second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow the doors to be unlocked with a single motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components." |
| Completion rate | 85.02 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the second-row seat side door locking modules, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on April 21, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417. |
| Consequence summary | Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 40736 |
| Report received date | 2025-02-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmBMW of North America, LLC
- Risk LevelLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES