Vehicle recall R/2018/073

BMW X3 recall: Rear spoiler may be insecure

DVSA recall R/2018/073 names the BMW X3. It was launched 19 March 2018. It covers vehicles built 14 July 2017 to 22 February 2018.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/073
Launched: 19 March 2018
Issued by: BMW
Manufacturer reference: 0051270400
Vehicles: 2,397 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The rear spoiler may not have been properly attached Wind noise and deformation of the spoiler may occur. Continued use may cause the spoiler to detach.

The fix

On affected vehicles inspect the attachment of the spoiler and where necessary install new fixings.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
BMW X3	14 July 2017 to 22 February 2018	2,397

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Other recalls for these models

R/2018/101 Inflator in driver airbag module may not be produced to specification 16 April 2018, BMW X3
R/2018/099 Restricted fuel supply could cause engine to stall 16 April 2018, BMW X3, BMW X4
R/2018/220 Pistons in rear brake calipers may not be coated to specifications 10 August 2018, BMW X4, BMW X3
R/2018/258 Exhaust gas recirculation cooler could potentially leak over time 5 November 2018, BMW 2 Series, BMW X3, BMW 5 Series and others
R/2018/341 Exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak 7 December 2018, BMW 6 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW 1 Series and others
R/2018/362 The screw at the bottom steering spindle connection may be incorrectly tightened 14 December 2018, BMW X3

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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