BMW X3 Recall R/2018/362: The Screw At The Bottom Steering Spindle Connection May Be Incorrectly Tightened, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Dec 2018
- Launched
- 53
- vehicles in the UK
- 0032750200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X3 vehicles built between 11 April 2018 and 2 August 2018. The screw at the bottom steering spindle connection may be tightened incorrectly. The dealer will check the screw connection at the bottom steering spindle replaced and tightened to the correct specifications. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The screw at the bottom steering spindle connection may be tightened incorrectly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SCREW AT THE BOTTOM STEERING SPINDLE CONNECTION MAY BE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED Defect: The screw at the bottom steering spindle connection may be tightened incorrectly. Remedy: The screw connection at the bottom steering spindle will be checked replaced and tightened to the correct specifications.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the screw at the bottom steering spindle connection may be incorrectly tightened.
The Fix
The dealer will check the screw connection at the bottom steering spindle replaced and tightened to the correct specifications.
Are You Affected?
X3 built between 11 April 2018 and 2 August 2018 may be included. BMW estimates 53 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0032750200 or the DVSA reference R/2018/362. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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Source: DVSA recall R/2018/362, launched 14 December 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.