Vehicle recall R/2023/113

BMW X3 recall: The affected vehicles possibly have an inadequate laser weld seam on the seat mechanism/frame

DVSA recall R/2023/113 names the BMW X3. It was launched 17 April 2023. It covers vehicles built 12 March 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/113
Launched: 17 April 2023
Issued by: BMW
Manufacturer reference: 0052100200
Vehicles: 1 across the lines below

What can go wrong

DVSA summary. The affected vehicles possibly have an inadequate laser weld seam on the seat mechanism/frame of the driver s or front passenger seat.

The affected vehicles possibly have an inadequate laser weld seam on the seat mechanism/frame of the driver’s or front passenger seat.

The fix

Replace the defective seat mechanism and backrest frame on the affected front seat.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
BMW X3 (X3 M40d)	12 March 2021	1

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Other recalls for these models

R/2023/016 A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture. 24 January 2023, BMW 4 Series, BMW 2 Series, BMW 3 Series and others
R/2023/234 On affected vehicles the bolted connection for the starter-generator may not have been tightened onto the body (ground) according to specifications. 31 July 2023, BMW X3
R/2023/233 On affected vehicles the bolted connection to the starter-generator may not have been tightened according to specifications. 31 July 2023, BMW X3
R/2024/156 Checking potential vehicle damage 20 October 2023, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X4 and others
R/2023/332 Check Steering Wheel and Rework Ground Connection 16 November 2023, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series, BMW X3
R/2022/255 Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold 22 August 2022, BMW X4, BMW 7 Series, BMW X3 and others

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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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