Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2025 BMW X3 has 8 recalls, 30 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
8
Recalls
30
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
24V772000
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...
24V856000
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 be...
24V909000
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 vehic...
25V109000
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-ge...
25V154000
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 r...
25V202000
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 Convertib...
25V247000
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 ...
25V857000
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) m...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2025 BMW X3 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2026 | STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | While actively driving at speed this loaner vehicle, the vehicle's Driving Assistance Professional P... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | While actively driving at speed, the vehicle's Driving Assistance Professional Package (DAPP) comple... |
| Feb 25, 2026 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | On Feb. 25th, 2026, while driving at high speeds (about 45 mph), the vehicle suffered a sudden and t... |
| Dec 31, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am submitting a safety complaint regarding a recurring infotainment system failure involving the 2... |
| Dec 5, 2025 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | On 12/5/2025, while driving my 2025 BMW X3 at approximately 35 mph on Milwaukee Ave (IL Route 21) du... |
| Nov 27, 2025 | SEATS | After driving car a few minutes with the heated seats “on”, the driver’s seat became extremely hot. ... |
| Nov 11, 2025 | STEERING | Started the car and received a "Changed Steering effort" error. Car is currently undrivable as the ... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | When using the headlights there is a shadow across the top half of our windshield. The dealership w... |
| Oct 5, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | OE Windshield failed with a crack from no strike or extremely small pebbles. Have had to replace wi... |
| Sep 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The digital display went blank and no controls on the display . This has happened multiple times. W... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Brand new 2025 BMW X3 loud suspension noise coming front the font below 20 miles per hour. The car h... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | Rear view camera can be obstructed entirely by other full screen elements when interacting with hard... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | I am reporting a persistent and concerning mechanical issue with my 2025 BMW X3. A clunking noise is... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My wife was driving our 2025 BMW X3 in traffic and when the car in front braked suddenly. She tried ... |
| Jun 19, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | My accident on [XXX] with my 2025 BMW X3 VIN [XXX] was avoidable and caused by either failure in de... |
| Jun 19, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My accident on [XXX] with my 2025 BMW X3 VIN [XXX] was avoidable and caused by either failure in de... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2025 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V20200... |
| May 31, 2025 | VISIBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPER,STRUCTURE | See attached document for complaint. |
| May 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On May 26, 2025, after I arrived home and parked my 2025 BMW X3, the vehicle caught fire approximate... |
| May 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Vehicle: 2025 BMW X3 Complaint Description: I am reporting a serious safety defect involving sudde... |