BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.
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Identifiers in this source record
2025 BMW X3Part: N/A - Software2026 BMW X3Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2025 BMW X3
- Brand or manufacturer
- BMW
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V857000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety