What the source says
The documented condition
NHTSA campaign 24V534000 includes certain 2018 to 2023 BMW X3 vehicles. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2023 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching. Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury.
Source component: STRUCTURE
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Symptoms and vehicle scope
Words owners may use
- body panel feels loose
- part hanging under car
- rattle from body
- roof part coming loose
- body component detached
- structure recall
Symptoms in the record
- A body or structural part may feel loose, make noise or detach, although warning signs are not guaranteed
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and limits
- 2018 to 2023 BMW X3
- NHTSA campaign 24V534000
- The manufacturer filing lists 282,387 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Mileage context
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
Open the documents behind this record.
NHTSA safety recall · 24V534000 · Jul 17, 2024
Official campaign record for BMW X3
NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 282,387 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
Repair paths and safe checks
Match the action to the evidence.
Use the official recall remedy
Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.