# BMW of North America, LLC: Incorrectly Attached Steering Spindle (26V524000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Subject | Incorrectly Attached Steering Spindle |
| NHTSA ID | 26V524000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Units potentially affected | 13 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive, and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column. |
| Consequence | An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2026.  Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (steering).
- 13 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V524000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.