BMW X3, X3M Recall R/2024/461: Luggage Compartment Lashing Rail G01 F97, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 20 Nov 2024
- Launched
- 1,777
- vehicles in the UK
- 0051070600
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X3, X3M vehicles built between 16 August 2017 and 26 June 2024. The screw connection for the luggage lashing rails may not withstand the forces in situations of a rear end impact. The dealer will replace the luggage lashing rail screws with revised screws. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The screw connection for the luggage lashing rails may not withstand the forces in situations of a rear end impact. This may result in the lashing rail to not crumple as expected in these situations.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Luggage Compartment Lashing Rail G01 F97 Defect: On affected vehicles the screw connection for the luggage lashing rails may not withstand the forces in situations of a rear end impact. This may result in the lashing rail to not crumple as expected in these situations. Remedy: On affected vehicles the luggage lashing rail screws will be replaced with revised screws.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the lashing rail to not crumple as expected in these situations.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the luggage lashing rail screws with revised screws.
Are You Affected?
X3, X3M built between 16 August 2017 and 26 June 2024 may be included. BMW estimates 1,777 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 0051070600 or the DVSA reference R/2024/461. 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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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2024/452 on 8 Nov 2024, for rework front end threaded connection (BMW). The one launched after it was R/2024/482 on 16 Dec 2024, for adaption measure for the emission control system. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2024.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/461, launched 20 November 2024. 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.