Vehicle recall 11V341000 · June 29, 2011
2011 BMW X3
A control module in the electric power steering (EPS) unit may malfunction, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assistance.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 X3 passenger vehicles manufactured from April 27, 2011, through June 8, 2011. A control module in the electric power steering (EPS) unit may malfunction, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assistance.
- Consequence
- Sudden loss of power steering assistance could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2011. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V341000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 29, 2011
- Filed by
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner notification
- August 10, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 51
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Electric power assist system
Vehicles covered
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