2021 BMW X3 / X4 Glove Box Cover Issue
BMW has issued a manufacturer communication, NHTSA ID 10194299, regarding a potential issue with the passenger side glove compartment cover in certain 2021 BMW X3 and X4 vehicles. The communication notes that some covers may be 'out-of-specification,' potentially affecting fitment or function.
Also applies to
- BMW X4
- 2021
BMW has issued a manufacturer communication, identified by NHTSA ID 10194299, concerning a potential issue with the glove compartment cover in certain 2021 BMW X3 and X4 models. This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) addresses a manufacturing quality detail that owners should be aware of.
What is the Glove Box Cover Issue?
According to the 2021 BMW X3 manufacturer_communication, it is possible that some vehicles were assembled with a passenger side glove compartment cover that does not meet BMW's exact specifications. An 'out-of-specification' part typically means it deviates from the intended design or manufacturing tolerances. While the communication does not detail specific symptoms or failures, such a condition could potentially lead to fitment issues, unusual noises, or affect the overall aesthetic and function of the glove box.
What Owners Should Do
If you own a 2021 BMW X3 or X4 and have concerns about your vehicle's glove compartment cover, it is recommended to contact your authorized BMW dealership. Reference the manufacturer communication, NHTSA ID 10194299, when discussing this potential issue. Dealership technicians can inspect the glove box cover to determine if it is affected and advise on any necessary actions. Since this is a manufacturer communication rather than a recall, BMW is not explicitly notifying consumers. Owners must proactively inquire about this 2021 BMW X3 manufacturer_communication.
Source: NHTSA ID 10194299
What BMW X3 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 23 model years.
- 2,295
- Owner complaints
- 64
- Recalls
- 1,126
- Service bulletins
- 114
- Crashes reported
- 133
- Fires reported
- 118
- Injuries reported
The 2021 model year
113 complaints, the 8th most of 23 model years on file. Owners reported 5 crashes, 2 fires and 2 injuries for this year, which also has 10 recalls on file.
Equipment, the system this article covers, accounts for 9 of 2,295 complaints (0%).
Complaints by model year
| 2004 | 138 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 143 | |
| 2007 | 258 | |
| 2008 | 122 | |
| 2011 | 126 | |
| 2013 | 226 | |
| 2015 | 105 | |
| 2019 | 171 | |
| 2020 | 110 | |
| 2021 | 113 |
Most-reported systems
- Engine — 494
- Electrical System — 450
- Air Bags — 404
- Power Train — 247
- Seats — 218
Latest recalls for the 2021 model year
- 26V056000 — Electrical System (Jan 2026)
- 25V636000 — Electrical System (Sep 2025) — Park outside
- 24V764000 — Structure (Oct 2024)
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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