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US recalls (9)
Steering: linkages, knuckle
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.
Risk and remedy
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 were mailed October 8, 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.
Steering: steering control module
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.
Risk and remedy
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Electrical system: starter assembly
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Electronic stability control (esc)
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Suspension: front, wheel bearing
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Air bags: side/window, curtain
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Air bags: passenger side frontal, cushion
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Over-the-air fixSteering
2025-12-12 · campaign 2025-682
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the steering wheel to move suddenly.
Safety Risk:
A steering wheel that moves suddenly could increase the risk of a crash and/or injury.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the steering system software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a BMW dealership.
Electrical
2025-04-01 · campaign 2025-168 · 228 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the power connector for the starter-generator may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the connection between the connector and the positive battery cable may be loose. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the connection could overheat.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Wiring that overheats could increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership. For certain vehicles, the dealer will replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable. For other vehicles, the dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable.
Electrical
2025-02-21 · campaign 2025-096 · 27 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the connection securing the cable from the 48 V battery to the starter-generator may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the connection could loosen and cause a short circuit and/or a loss of power to the wheels.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could increase the risk of a fire. A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the nuts. The dealer will replace the 48 V battery cable and/or the starter-generator, as necessary.
Label
2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-544
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Owner complaints (38)
Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 BMW X3 (3 crashes, 1 fires reported). Among 23 model years of this model, it ranks #19 for the most complaints (median 86).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 15 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | |
| Steering | 8 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Power train | 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 BMW X3.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2025 BMW X3 SUV AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2025 BMW X3 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| X3 M50i xDrive 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 25 | 30 | 27 | $3,050 |
| X3 xDrive30i 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,850 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.