Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2025 BMW X3 has 7 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.
7
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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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...
| 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 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 11, 2025 | STEERING | Started the car and received a "Changed Steering effort" error. Car is currently undrivable as the ... |
| 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... |
| Feb 14, 2025 | STEERING | When parking, parked or when I put it in drive and turn the wheel to drive off turning Steering whee... |