Vehicle recall 18V374000 · June 6, 2018
2018-2019 BMW X3
The steering wheel may be incompatible with the lane keeping assistant function and may not detect if the driver's hands are off the wheel.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i, X3 sDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles equipped with the "Active Lane Keeping Assistant" option. The steering wheel may be incompatible with the lane keeping assistant function and may not detect if the driver's hands are off the wheel.
- Consequence
- If the sensors do not properly detect the driver's hands are off the wheel, the driver may not be alerted by one or more warning signals, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V374000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 6, 2018
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- July 19, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 51
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Lane departure › Lane keep › Steering assist
Vehicles covered
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