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2018 BMW X 3

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

12

11 current

Combined

9.5L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,945

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2024609 · manufacturer campaign 51 86 24RC

15 October 2024

Transport Canada lists: X 3 2018–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a BMW dealer during recall 51 84 24RC (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-410) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, the cargo area tie down rails could detach in a rear crash.

Why it matters

A cargo rail that detaches in a crash could create a risk of injury to rear passengers.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fasteners that secure the cargo rails to the body.

557 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2024410 · manufacturer campaign 51 84 24RC

17 July 2024

Transport Canada lists: X 3 2018–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the cargo area tie down rails could detach in a rear crash.

Why it matters

A cargo rail that detaches in a crash could create a risk of injury to rear passengers.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fasteners that secure the cargo rails to the body.

13,830 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2021419 · manufacturer campaign 52 82 21RC

8 July 2021

Transport Canada lists: X 3 2018–2019 · X 4 2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the seat trim may not be properly attached to the front passenger seat. Over time, this could cause the occupant classification system (OCS) not to work properly. If this happens, the airbag system can turn off the passenger-front airbag even when an adult is sitting in the seat.

Why it matters

In a crash where an airbag is required, an airbag that does not inflate could increase the risk of injury for an adult passenger.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to make an appointment with a dealer to replace the front passenger seat cushion (including the occupant classification system).

14 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2019480 · manufacturer campaign 66 82 19RC

1 October 2019

Transport Canada lists: 3 2019–2020 · 5 2018–2020 · 6 2018–2020 · 7 2019–2020 · and 7 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rearview camera does not return to the default settings when it turns on. This could make the rearview image difficult to see if a driver had previously adjusted the camera display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the highest setting. Canadian regulations require that the rearview display returns to the default view each time the camera is turned on.

Why it matters

Reduced rear visibility could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the rearview camera. Drivers are recommended not to adjust the display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the highest setting, until this recall is completed.

14,323 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2019373 · manufacturer campaign G01

31 July 2019

Transport Canada lists: X 3 2018

What is wrong

On one vehicle, the front passenger seatback frame may not have been properly welded. This could cause the seatback to fail if it is loaded heavily (like in a crash).

Why it matters

A seatback that fails in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify the owner by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the front passenger seat structure.

1 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2018366

6 July 2018

Transport Canada lists: X 3 2018 · X 4 2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a problem with the rear brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will bleed the rear brakes.

779 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2018340

22 June 2018

Transport Canada lists: X 3 2018

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CVMSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The rear turn signal lamps on the tailgate of the vehicle may flash in amber, while the outboard rear turn signal lamps flash red, which is contrary to the requirements of the standard. This could result in following road users being confused by the turn signal lamps simultaneously flashing red and amber, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the rear turn signal lamps and replace them if necessary.

2 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2018297

7 June 2018

Transport Canada lists: X 3 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with the "Active Lane Keeping Assistant" option, sensors in the steering wheel may not adequately detect if a driver has their hands off the wheel. As a result, the vehicle may not provide proper warnings to the driver. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the steering wheel, and replace as necessary.

25 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2018117 · manufacturer campaign G01

7 March 2018

Transport Canada lists: X 3 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear spoiler may not have been properly attached during assembly. This could allow the rear spoiler to detach from the vehicle while moving and become a hazard for other road users, which could increase the risk of injury and/or damage property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the rear spoiler for any missing fasteners and install new ones as necessary.

4,189 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2018048

24 January 2018

Transport Canada lists: X 3 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the backrest adjustment mechanism (recliner) of the front seats may not have been welded correctly during the manufacturing process. As a result, the welds could crack and lead to a failure of the latch mechanism. This could cause the seats to fold forward or rearward in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the backrest frame of the front seats.

1 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2017561

15 November 2017

Transport Canada lists: 2 2018 · X 2 2018 · X 3 2018

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 101 – Location and Identification of Controls and Displays. Due to a software error, the instrument cluster may not turn on when the vehicle is started. This could disable various control telltales and warning symbols, thereby failing to meet the requirements of the standard. This could also result in the driver not being aware of malfunctions, which could affect vehicle performance and increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update the vehicle software.

683 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 62% of 180 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
223 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2018 BMW X 3 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 12 recalls on record for the 2018 BMW X 3. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 BMW X 3 get?
NRCan rates the 2018 BMW X 3 at 9.5 L/100 km combined, emitting 223 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 BMW X 3 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,945 in fuel, producing roughly 4,389 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.