2025-2026 BMW X3 recall: Unintended Steering Wheel Movement
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 11, 2025.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
- What's recalled
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.
- The risk
Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.
- Who's affected
36,922 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2026 BMW X3.
- Compared with
BMW of North America, LLC has 14 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 23 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
48 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 23, 2025 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2019-2021 BMW 330I, 2020-2022 BMW 530I and 6 more models recall: Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat (agency record)
- April 16, 2025 2025 BMW X3 recall: Damaged Front Brake Discs (agency record)
- April 1, 2025 2025 BMW 330I, 2025 BMW 330I Xdrive, 2025 BMW 430I and 4 more models recall: Starter-Generator Electrical Connection May Fail (agency record)
- March 12, 2025 2025 BMW X3 recall: Loss of Rear Brake Function from Brake Fluid Leak (agency record)
- Feb. 21, 2025 2025 BMW X3 recall: Loose Cable Connection Between Battery and Starter (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- BMW X3 2025-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V857000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 11, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 36,922 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record