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NHTSA Recall 11V341000: Electric power assist system (steering)

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 51 vehicles. It affects 2011 BMW X3.

51
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2011
owners notified (August 10)
NHTSA campaign11V341000
ComponentSTEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Report receivedJune 29, 2011
Owner notificationAugust 10, 2011
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 x3 passenger vehicles manufactured from april 27, 2011, through june 8, 2011. A control module in the electric power steering (eps) unit may malfunction, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assistance.

Safety risk

Sudden loss of power steering assistance could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2011. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 11V341000

Make and modelModel years
BMW X32011

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.