2025 BMW X3

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

6 Recalls for 2025 BMW X3

Recall Date Component Summary
2025-01-04 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.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect and replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2025-12-03 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.

Remedy:

Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 2, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.

1970-01-01 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.

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 are expected to be mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.

2024-05-12 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.

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.

2024-12-11 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.

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.

1970-01-01 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.

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.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2025 BMW X3

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8 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2025 BMW X3

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Date Component  
2025-04-22 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11655994
2025-04-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11655649
2024-11-17 SEAT BELTS,SEATS
ODI Number: 11625806
2024-11-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11625787
2024-12-04 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11628791
2025-02-19 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11643698
2025-03-01 POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11645729
2025-04-01 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11652103
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0 Investigations for 2025 BMW X3

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16 Service Alerts for 2025 BMW X3

Date Description
2025-04-02 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant does not activate or once activated does not acknowledge voicecommands.

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2025-04-09 STRUCTURE:BODY

Customer states that the output air from one of the vehicle vent assemblies doesn’t match the desired temperature, nor change from Hot/Cold.

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2025-03-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Delivery Stop – 48V Battery Threaded Connections

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2025-03-06 POWER TRAIN

Delivery Stop – Driveshaft

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2025-03-05 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Windshield Cleaning Container Return

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2025-03-21 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Condensation is present in the inner surface in one or both (inner and/or outer) taillamps.

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2025-03-21 ENGINE

Starter Return

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2025-02-22 STRUCTURE:BODY

BMW Service Action – Tailgate Lock B51 04 25

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2025-02-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The customer states: The driver’s seat will not return to its last saved position. No seat memory. The heated seats settings in the menu are missing/different than in their previous BMW vehicle. They canno longer select, under the climate r

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2025-02-14 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The Augmented Reality Camera (ARCAM) shows up blurry when activated.

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2025-02-07 STRUCTURE:BODY

Delivery Stop Door Panel

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2025-02-07 STRUCTURE:BODY

Due to changes in the opening mechanism ofthe trunk/tailgate latch, it is possible that thetrunk/tailgate may not completely lock afterclosing it.

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2025-01-16 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant does not activate or once activated does not acknowledge voice commands.

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2025-01-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

After the vehicle has been programmed with either RSU (Remote Software Update) or ISTA (I-Level 24-07-5xx), the ambient light on the door panel speakers will only illuminate in white.

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2025-01-07 STRUCTURE:BODY

While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake.

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2025-01-07 STRUCTURE:BODY

A squeaking sound is heard when folding either of the exterior mirrors assemblies in or out.

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