This page lists 23 steering parts for the 2021 BMW X3, across 4 part types, covering all 3 engine options (2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and 3.0L L6 Turbocharged). Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
The steering system on the 2021 BMW X3 connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. The largest groups are Tie Rod End (15 parts), Tie Rod Assembly (Inner & Outer) (6 parts) and O-Ring (1 part). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
The 2021 BMW X3 was sold with 3 engines. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 2021 BMW X3 steering parts are DELPHI (6 parts), BECK/ARNLEY (4 parts) and SUSPENSIA (3 parts), plus 5 more brands. Quality grades include Daily Driver and Economy.
5 parts on this 2021 BMW X3 page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including BECK/ARNLEY 1018617 (Tie Rod Assembly (Inner & Outer)) and MOOG ES801671 (Tie Rod End). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
O-Ring
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELRING Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 311320 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | M ModelBody code: F97 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the O-rings that seal this joint. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove.
One part is listed for the 2021 BMW X3 — ELRING 311320.
Rack and Pinion Bellow
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 1033179 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the rubber boots that seal the inner tie-rod joints on the rack.
One part is listed for the 2021 BMW X3 — BECK/ARNLEY 1033179.
Tie Rod Assembly (Inner & Outer)
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELPHI Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | TL2088 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | TL2089 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 1018617 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 1018618 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELPHI Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | TL2096 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Right | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | TL2097 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Left | View on Amazon |
This table covers complete inner-and-outer tie-rod assemblies.
6 Tie Rod Assembly (Inner & Outer) parts for the 2021 BMW X3 come from 2 brands — DELPHI and BECK/ARNLEY. The "Popular" part is BECK/ARNLEY 1018617.
In the Daily Driver grade, DELPHI supplies 2 parts: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is DELPHI TL2088.
The Economy section lists 2 options from BECK/ARNLEY — the catalog's value-priced group. BECK/ARNLEY 1018617 is listed in this group.
2 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.
Listed part numbers: BECK/ARNLEY 1018617, DELPHI TL2088 and DELPHI TL2089, plus the other parts above.
Tie Rod End
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOOG Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | ES801671 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | X05TR0260 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | TA3459 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | TA3460 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | ES801670 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | X05TE0608 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | X05TE0607 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 543302 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 1018616 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 543929 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 543930 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | GS106208 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | GS106209 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAICO Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | V204159 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Right OuterFront Axle | View on Amazon |
| VAICO Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | V204160 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Left OuterFront Axle Left | View on Amazon |
This table covers the inner and outer tie-rod ends that steer each front knuckle. Typical signs include play on center, a feathered front tire, or a boot that has split and packed with grit. Replace inner and outer ends together on a high-mileage axle, then get an alignment.
15 Tie Rod End parts are listed for the 2021 BMW X3, from SUSPENSIA, DORMAN, MOOG and 4 other brands. MOOG ES801671 carries the "Popular" badge.
The Daily Driver section: 7 options from SUSPENSIA, MOOG and DELPHI. MOOG ES801671 is listed in this group.
Economy: 6 parts, from DORMAN, MEVOTECH and BECK/ARNLEY. A representative part number is DORMAN 543302.
2 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.
Buying Steering Parts for a 2021 BMW X3
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- Match the engine first. Every steering part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Tie Rod End and Tie Rod Assembly (Inner & Outer) .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 2021 BMW X3?
Our catalog currently lists 23 steering parts for the 2021 BMW X3 across 4 subcategories and 8 brands, covering all 3 engine options (2.0L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and 3.0L L6 Turbocharged). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do steering parts differ between 2021 BMW X3 engines?
Yes. Every steering part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of steering problems on a 2021 BMW X3?
Common symptoms include play or looseness on center, a whine when turning, fluid weeping from rack boots, or uneven tire wear on the front axle. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2021 BMW X3 was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2021 BMW X3?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then flush old power-steering fluid when replacing a pump or rack — grit in the old fluid is the number-one cause of repeat failure. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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