United States2025–2026 BMW X3 vehicles are affected; owners can identify potentially involved vehicles by model year and VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 2, 2026. The recall was issued because the steering wheel may unexpectedly rotate while the vehicle is stationary, increasing the risk of injury and, if on the road, a crash. BMW will update the steering system software free of charge either over-the-air or by a dealer; owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026, and BMW customer service can be reached at 1-800-525-7417.
What's being 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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V857000
The hazard
Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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