2025 BMW X3: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2025 BMW X3. The newest campaign is 26V524000. NHTSA received the report on 12 Aug 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Steering / Linkages / Knuckle / Spindle / Arm. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V524000, in the NHTSA record

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.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

9 campaigns, newest first. 41,835 units in total.

26V52400012 Aug 2026Steering / Linkages / Knuckle / Spindle / Arm
25V85700011 Dec 2025Steering / Linkages / Drag / Power Assist System
25V24700016 Apr 2025Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc
25V2020001 Apr 2025Electrical System / Starter Assembly
25V15400012 Mar 2025Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
25V10900021 Feb 2025Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
24V9090005 Dec 2024Suspension / Front / Wheel Bearing
24V85600012 Nov 2024Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain
24V77200017 Oct 2024Air Bags / Passenger Side Frontal / Cushion

26V524000Received 12 Aug 2026. 13 units.
Steering / Linkages / Knuckle / Spindle / Arm
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC.
25V857000Received 11 Dec 2025. 36,922 units.
Steering / Linkages / Drag / Power Assist System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Feb 2026.
25V247000Received 16 Apr 2025. 26 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Damaged front brakes may not function properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jun 2025.
25V202000Received 1 Apr 2025. 4,557 units.
Electrical System / Starter Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Aug 2025.
25V154000Received 12 Mar 2025. 192 units.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of rear brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 May 2025.
25V109000Received 21 Feb 2025. 114 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jun 2025.
24V909000Received 5 Dec 2024. 2 units.
Suspension / Front / Wheel Bearing
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Dec 2024.
24V856000Received 12 Nov 2024. 2 units.
Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Nov 2024.
24V772000Received 17 Oct 2024. 7 units.
Air Bags / Passenger Side Frontal / Cushion
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A damaged air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Oct 2024.

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Complaints by component

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Investigations

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Other model years

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Official channels

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2025 BMW X3: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/bmw/x3/2025/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: BMW of North America, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2025 BMW X3?: 41,835 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the BMW X3 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 60 recall campaigns for the BMW X3, model years 2004 to 2026. 9 of them name the 2025 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2025 BMW X3 open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.