2025 BMW X3

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

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AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #26V524000August 12, 202613 vehicles affected

  steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #25V857000December 11, 202536,922 vehicles affected

  steering: linkages: drag: power assist system; 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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #25V247000April 16, 202526 vehicles affected

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #25V202000April 1, 20254,557 vehicles affected

  electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator; 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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #25V154000March 12, 2025192 vehicles affected

  electronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #25V109000February 21, 2025114 vehicles affected

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #24V909000December 5, 20242 vehicles affected

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #24V856000November 12, 20242 vehicles affected

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #24V772000October 17, 20247 vehicles affected

  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.

  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.

Other model years

• 2004 138
• 2005 103
• 2006 143
• 2007 98
• 2008 66
• 2010 32
• 2011 113
• 2012 42
• 2013 226
• 2014 86
• 2015 105
• 2016 82
• 2017 92
• 2018 76
• 2019 171
• 2020 110
• 2021 113
• 2022 86
• 2024 42
• 2025