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Passenger cars (BMW X3 xDrive20d, BMW X3 20 xDrive, BMW X3 M50 xDrive) - Repair
Official notice
26 Feb 2026
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (BMW X3 xDrive20d, BMW X3 20 xDrive, BMW X3 M50 xDrive) - Repair. Steering system (steering gearbox control unit) defect. ■ Defective component: Steering system (steering gearbox control unit). ■ Condition of the defective structure, equipment, or performance and its cause: Due to insufficient consideration in the design of the electric power steering gearbox control unit software, if the steering torque sensor fails, the auxiliary sensor may fail to transmit correct information to the electronically controlled motor, causing the steering assist function to become unstable. As a result, while driving, steering effort may increase and the steering wheel may vibrate. In the worst case, the steering wheel may turn unintentionally. Published 2026-02-26.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 外-4147. ■ Corrective measures: Reprogram the affected software with the corrected program on all vehicles. This measure will be performed by either of the following methods: - Bring the vehicle to a dealer, where it will be connected to diagnostic equipment for the update. - Once ready, the update will be delivered remotely to affected vehicles for users to install themselves.
Recall number
外-4147
Official notice
2026-02-26
The hazard
The hazard
Steering system (steering gearbox control unit) defect. ■ Defective component: Steering system (steering gearbox control unit). ■ Condition of the defective structure, equipment, or performance and its cause: Due to insufficient consideration in the design of the electric power steering gearbox control unit software, if the steering torque sensor fails, the auxiliary sensor may fail to transmit correct information to the electronically controlled motor, causing the steering assist function to become unstable. As a result, while driving, steering effort may increase and the steering wheel may vibrate. In the worst case, the steering wheel may turn unintentionally.
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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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