2025 BMW X3: raw data

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vehicle2025 / bmw / x3
known issues8 clusters (reviewed 2026-07-08)
complaints35 on file (2024-11-17 → 2026-09-12)
recalls9
investigations0
fars0 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Starter-generator battery cable recall remedy unavailableELECTRICAL SYSTEM4 complaints2025-04 -> 2026-06x3-2025-starter-generator-recall-unavailable
  • 11664529 The contact owns a 2025 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V202000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted...
  • 11655649 I am reporting an unresolved safety recall (NHTSA Recall Number: 25V202) on my 2025 BMW X3 (VIN: [XXX] ). The recall is related to a defect in the electrical connection between the starter-generator and the positive battery cable...
Sudden loss of propulsion with drivetrain malfunctionSTEERING, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 complaints2025-03 -> 2026-03x3-2025-loss-of-propulsion-drivetrain
  • 11724957 On Feb. 25th, 2026, while driving at high speeds (about 45 mph), the vehicle suffered a sudden and total loss of motive power. Diagnostic reports(DIACODE: D6121_00000000_01_901) later confirmed a failing 12V battery system with only 37% startability limit...
  • 11645729 Car suddenly wouldnt start and gave drivetrain malfunction. Had to get towed to dealer. Car is a 2025 X3 that is less than a month old and 600 miles driven so practically brand new.
Center display and digital display blackoutELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, UNKNOWN OR OTHER2 complaints2025-09 -> 2025-12x3-2025-infotainment-display-blackout
  • 11708119 I am submitting a safety complaint regarding a recurring infotainment system failure involving the 2025/2026 BMW X3. While driving, the center display screen suddenly blacks out, which creates a serious safety hazard. This issue first occurred with my personal BMW X3...
  • 11689565 The digital display went blank and no controls on the display . This has happened multiple times. We have reported it to the dealership. However this is a significant problem to loose all digital displays while driving
Headlight shadow across windshieldEXTERIOR LIGHTING2 complaints2026-01 -> 2026-05x3-2025-headlight-windshield-shadow
  • 11737246 The headlights have a shadow half way down the windshield making it very difficult to see at night. We don't feel safe driving when it is dark out. We took it to the dealer the end of January they saw what we were talking about...
  • 11711233 When using the headlights there is a shadow across the top half of our windshield. The dealership was not able to fix, they acknowledged they could see what we are referring to. They are going to file a report with BMW...
Steering noise and changed steering effortSTEERING2 complaints2025-04 -> 2025-11x3-2025-steering-noise
  • 11698707 Started the car and received a "Changed Steering effort" error. Car is currently undrivable as the power steering is not working at all. Dealer indicates this is a "known issue" and the steering rack may need to be replaced
  • 11657070 When parking, parked or when I put it in drive and turn the wheel to drive off turning Steering wheel there is a deep gridding noise. Comment: This could be due to issues with the steering wheel assembly, suspension component, a sign of manufactory defects in the bearings, bushings...
Vehicle fire tied to starter-generator connectionELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1 complaints2025-05 -> 2025-05x3-2025-fire-after-parking
  • 11663080 On May 26, 2025, after I arrived home and parked my 2025 BMW X3, the vehicle caught fire approximately 30 minutes later. The fire started due to a known recall issue (NHTSA Recall No. 25V202) related to the electrical/starter-generator connection...
Driver Assistance Professional Package deactivation at speedSTEERING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, LANE DEPARTURE3 complaints2024-12 -> 2026-03x3-2025-driver-assistance-deactivation
  • 11727843 While actively driving at speed, the vehicle's Driving Assistance Professional Package (DAPP) completely deactivated without warning. This caused an immediate, unexpected loss of both adaptive cruise control and active lane-keeping steering assistance, requiring sudden manual emergency intervention...
  • 11727845 While actively driving at speed this loaner vehicle, the vehicle's Driving Assistance Professional Package (DAPP) completely deactivated without warning. This caused an immediate, unexpected loss of both adaptive cruise control and active lane-keeping steering assistance...
Forward collision avoidance braking behaviorFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE3 complaints2025-02 -> 2025-09x3-2025-forward-collision-braking
  • 11643698 While driving away from a stop sign in clear bright daylight weather conditions, the car automatically instituted an emergency stop almost causing the car behind me to rear end my car. I am assuming that it was the "drive off safety feature" and after turning off that safety feature and had no repeat...
  • 11688420 My wife was driving our 2025 BMW X3 in traffic and when the car in front braked suddenly. She tried to change lanes but clipped the car in front, resulting in nearly $22 thousand in damages. BMW's review of the car's "black box" purportedly shows that the Forward Collision Mitigation system engaged...

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
352024-11-172026-09-1231ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12; STEERING:8; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:8; ENGINE:4; SUSPENSION:3

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
24V77200017/10/2024AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHIONBMW 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.A damaged air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
24V85600012/11/2024AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAINBMW 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.An incorrectly assembled air bag can result in delayed activation or improper deployment of the head curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.Dealers will inspect and replace the right-side head curtain air bag, if necessary, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
24V90900005/12/2024SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARINGBMW 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.A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.Dealers will replace the front left-side swivel bearing, free of charge. One owner was contacted December 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
25V10900021/02/2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESBMW 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.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.Dealers will inspect and tighten the connection between the positive battery cable and the starter-generator, or replace the positive battery cable and starter-generator if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.
25V15400012/03/2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSBMW 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.A loss of rear brake function increases the risk of a crash.Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.
25V20200001/04/2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLYBMW 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.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.Dealers will inspect and replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
25V24700016/04/2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISCBMW 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.Damaged front brakes may not function properly, increasing the risk of a crash.Dealers will replace the front brake discs and brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
25V85700011/12/2025STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULEBMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.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.
26V52400012/08/2026STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARMBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive, and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column.An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20240legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2025 BMW X3 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2025/bmw/x3
@misc{wrenchpro_2025_bmw_x3_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2025 BMW X3},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2025/bmw/x3}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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