BMW · B010324
EVAP purge valve
15 years / 150,000 miles
BMW documents limited coverage for defects in the EVAP purge valve; this document does not establish a diagnosis for an individual vehicle.
Read coverage & conditionsThe vehicle dossier US · 2021
2021 BMW
X3Problems & recalls
110 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 47 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
From the original manufacturer documents
What did the manufacturer do?
These reviewed documents are associated with this model-year. Check the stated engine, build-date, VIN and coverage conditions before assuming they apply to the car you’re considering.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 110 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
Other components47 reports
Electrical system33 reports
Engine23 reports
Body & structure11 reports
Brakes6 reports
Fuel system6 reports
Steering5 reports
Transmission & drivetrain5 reports
Visibility4 reports
Suspension3 reports
Air bags1 reports
See original component labels
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33
UNKNOWN OR OTHER24
ENGINE23
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8
STRUCTURE8
SERVICE BRAKES5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5
STEERING5
POWER TRAIN5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING4
SUSPENSION3
VISIBILITY/WIPER3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS3
SEATS2
STRUCTURE:BODY2
TIRES1
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE1
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING1
WHEELS1
SEAT BELTS1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA1
AIR BAGS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 7 years with reports.
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Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Sep 17, 2026
Mileage, where supplied
29,000 miles is the median among 17 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 6,900–70,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
10 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLYCampaign 26V056000
Reported concern
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
Read campaign 26V056000 at NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAYCampaign 25V636000
A park-outside advisory is recorded. Verify applicability immediately with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
Reported concern
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
Read campaign 25V636000 at NHTSASTRUCTURECampaign 24V764000
Reported concern
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2022 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M vehicles. The attachment for the rear cargo rail may become damaged in a rear crash and result in the cargo rail detaching.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously remedied for this issue under recall number 24V-534 and will need to have the new repair completed.
Read campaign 24V764000 at NHTSASTRUCTURECampaign 24V534000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Read campaign 24V534000 at NHTSASEATSCampaign 23V211000
Reported concern
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M vehicles. The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Read campaign 23V211000 at NHTSAFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYCampaign 21V199000
Reported concern
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and X4, and 2021 X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The inlet check valve weld may fail, allowing the filling pipe to separate from the fuel tank.
Manufacturer’s stated response
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin May 17, 2021. Owners were also contacted by telephone. To date, all repairs have been done. No further owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Read campaign 21V199000 at NHTSABACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARECampaign 21V096000
Reported concern
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Manufacturer’s stated response
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Read campaign 21V096000 at NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYCampaign 20V601000
Reported concern
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.
Manufacturer’s stated response
BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Read campaign 20V601000 at NHTSABACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERACampaign 20V598000
Reported concern
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Manufacturer’s stated response
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software. The recall began November 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Read campaign 20V598000 at NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYCampaign 20V490000
Reported concern
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit.
Manufacturer’s stated response
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 16, 2020. Although potentially affected BMW owners received interim owner notification letters, all potentially affected BMW owner vehicles have been remedied; therefore, BMW Final owner notification letters will not be necessary. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Read campaign 20V490000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
195 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
B110426The manual starting of electronic engine oil level measurement from inside the vehicle, usually afterperforming an engine oil service task, is inoperative or it may lock up at between a 15% to 30% completionrate.NHTSA ID 11035500
The manual starting of electronic engine oil level measurement from inside the vehicle, usually afterperforming an engine oil service task, is inoperative or it may lock up at between a 15% to 30% completionrate.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11035500 at NHTSAB010324The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.NHTSA ID 11035497
The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Campaign / software reference: 1390900300
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Original document reviewed: 15 years / 150,000 miles
Read coverage & conditionsB010324The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.NHTSA ID 11032731
The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
Campaign / software reference: 1390900300
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11032731 at NHTSAB661719The vehicle applies the brakes on its own when reversing onto an inclined roadway or driveway. This appliesonly to the situation where the Active PDC option is activated via the iDrive.NHTSA ID 11017504
The vehicle applies the brakes on its own when reversing onto an inclined roadway or driveway. This appliesonly to the situation where the Active PDC option is activated via the iDrive.
Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11017504 at NHTSAB650122The limited warranty for the Knee Air Bag wire harness repair cable procedure for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delive…NHTSA ID 11013058
The limited warranty for the Knee Air Bag wire harness repair cable procedure for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Campaign / software reference: 6112900300
Components: AIR BAGS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11013058 at NHTSAB512824DELIVERY STOP: REAR CARGO RAILSNHTSA ID 11008994
DELIVERY STOP: REAR CARGO RAILS
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11008994 at NHTSAB410722While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard.NHTSA ID 10253326
While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B-pillar(s) is heard.
Components: STRUCTURE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10253326 at NHTSAB310122During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/o router CV boots.NHTSA ID 10252033
During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/o router CV boots.
Components: SUSPENSION. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10252033 at NHTSAB630418One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.NHTSA ID 10252031
One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10252031 at NHTSAB640422An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when either a ventilation flap, air stratification fla…NHTSA ID 10250374
An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when either a ventilation flap, air stratification flap or the recirculated airflap moves to a different position. Due to the complex design of the heating and air-conditioning unit, the kinematics causing it (top or bottom,left or right) may not be able to be precisely located. Depending on the vehicle model, the number of servomotors (and the associated kinematics unit) varies.Various models use either 2 or 3 servomotors.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10250374 at NHTSAB170122The Check Control message below appears even though the coolant level is not below minimum when theengine is cold. Check Control message (ID 166): Top up coolant.NHTSA ID 10249425
The Check Control message below appears even though the coolant level is not below minimum when theengine is cold. Check Control message (ID 166): Top up coolant.
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10249425 at NHTSAB510819The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.NHTSA ID 10249437
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10249437 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.
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