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Passenger cars (BMW X3 xDrive20d and 4 other models) - Repair
Official notice
10 Mar 2025
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (BMW X3 xDrive20d and 4 other models) - Repair. Defective securing rails. ■ Defective component (part name): Securing rails. ■ Description and cause of the defective structure, equipment or performance: The strength assessment of the bolts fastening the luggage compartment cargo securing rails to the vehicle body was insufficient. When a collision impacts the rear of the vehicle, the bolts securing the rearmost part of the rails may break, allowing the rails to be pushed forward. Consequently, the rails may contact rear-seat occupants and cause injury. Published 2025-03-10.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 外-3931 ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, replace the rear bolts of the securing rails with improved parts and add dedicated washers.
Recall number
外-3931
Official notice
2025-03-10
The hazard
The hazard
Defective securing rails. ■ Defective component (part name): Securing rails. ■ Description and cause of the defective structure, equipment or performance: The strength assessment of the bolts fastening the luggage compartment cargo securing rails to the vehicle body was insufficient. When a collision impacts the rear of the vehicle, the bolts securing the rearmost part of the rails may break, allowing the rails to be pushed forward. Consequently, the rails may contact rear-seat occupants and cause injury.
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Brand: BMW. Contact: ビー・エム・ダブリュー株式会社. Phone 0120-954-018.
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