Vehicle recall 25V857000 · December 11, 2025
2025-2026 BMW X3
While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V857000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 11, 2025
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- February 6, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 36,922
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Drag › Power assist system; Steering › Steering control module
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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