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2025 BMW X3

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
8
on record
MPG
27
combined

Heavily recalled

8 safety recalls on record. Confirm with the seller that every campaign has been completed.

Recalls8
Complaints34
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2025 BMW X3

8 recalls
34 complaints
27 MPG combined
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
8
Owner complaints
34
Complaints citing a crash
4

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

8 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

8 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 24V772000high

    Airbag system issue

    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 during transport between suppliers.

  • 24V856000high

    Airbag system issue

    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 been assembled incorrectly.

  • 24V909000high

    Suspension issue

    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 vehicle handling and control.

  • 25V109000high

    Electrical issue

    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-generator may have been improperly tightened and overheat.

  • 25V154000high

    Brake system issue

    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 rear brake function, and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system.

  • 25V202000high

    Electrical issue

    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 Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive) and X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose.

  • 25V247000high

    Brake system issue

    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 they were installed on the vehicle.

  • 25V857000high

    Steering issue

    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) may occur.

Consumer complaints

34 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

34
Total
4
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • OTHER8
  • ENGINE6
  • STEERING5
  • ELECTRICAL4
  • STRUCTURE3

Normal Range

34 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 4 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

miscellaneous issues8
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)6
steering issues (play, noise, loss of assist)5

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

22

City

34

Hwy

27

Comb

Annual cost
$1,944
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Common problems

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Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 25V857000

    Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 25V247000

    Damaged front brakes may not function properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 25V202000

    A loose starter-generator connection can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the wiring may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

  4. Recall

    Recall 25V154000

    A loss of rear brake function increases the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 25V109000

    An overheated battery cable connection can cause an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an overheated battery cable increases the risk of a fire.