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Model year 2025 · BMW

2025 BMW X3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 BMW X3. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: X3.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2025 BMW X3, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V524000August 12, 2026Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
25V857000December 11, 2025Steering › Linkages › Drag › Power Assist System
25V247000April 16, 2025Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc
25V202000April 1, 2025Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator
25V154000March 12, 2025Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
25V109000February 21, 2025Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables
24V909000December 5, 2024Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing
24V856000November 12, 2024Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain
24V772000October 17, 2024Air Bags › Passenger Side Frontal › Cushion

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Electrical System (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Steering (2) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V524000

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Report received by NHTSA
August 12, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
13 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive, and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column.

Safety risk

An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V524000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V857000

Steering › Linkages › Drag › Power Assist System

Report received by NHTSA
December 11, 2025
Owner notification
February 6, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
36,922 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 BMW X3
August 14, 2024 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Components: Steering › Linkages › Drag › Power Assist System; Steering › Steering Control Module

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.

Safety risk

Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.

Remedy

The steering system software will be updated, free of charge, either over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 2, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V857000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V247000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc

Report received by NHTSA
April 16, 2025
Owner notification
June 5, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
26 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The front brake discs may have been damaged during transport before they were installed on the vehicle.

Safety risk

Damaged front brakes may not function properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front brake discs and brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V247000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V202000

Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Report received by NHTSA
April 1, 2025
Owner notification
August 8, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,557 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Components: Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator; Electrical System › Starter Assembly

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive) and X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose.

Safety risk

A loose starter-generator connection can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the wiring may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V202000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V154000

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Report received by NHTSA
March 12, 2025
Owner notification
May 9, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
192 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 BMW X3
February 6, 2025 – February 7, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Components: Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The rear brake hoses may leak, causing a loss of rear brake function, and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system.

Safety risk

A loss of rear brake function increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V154000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V109000

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables

Report received by NHTSA
February 21, 2025
Owner notification
June 5, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
114 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The connection between the positive battery cable and the starter-generator may have been improperly tightened and overheat.

Safety risk

An overheated battery cable connection can cause an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an overheated battery cable increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the connection between the positive battery cable and the starter-generator, or replace the positive battery cable and starter-generator if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V109000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V909000

Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing

Report received by NHTSA
December 5, 2024
Owner notification
December 12, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 vehicles. The front wheel left-side swivel bearing may crack, causing a loss of vehicle handling and control.

Safety risk

A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front left-side swivel bearing, free of charge. One owner was contacted December 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V909000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V856000

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain

Report received by NHTSA
November 12, 2024
Owner notification
November 13, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The gas generator in the right-side head curtain air bag may have been assembled incorrectly.

Safety risk

An incorrectly assembled air bag can result in delayed activation or improper deployment of the head curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the right-side head curtain air bag, if necessary, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V856000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V772000

Air Bags › Passenger Side Frontal › Cushion

Report received by NHTSA
October 17, 2024
Owner notification
October 31, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
7 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
X3

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 xDrive30i and X3 M50i vehicles. The front passenger air bag fabric may have been damaged during transport between suppliers.

Safety risk

A damaged air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V772000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 13, 2026.