The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V772000·Announced 2024-10-17

2025 BMW X3 front passenger air bag may not deploy properly

BMW is recalling certain 2025 X3 xDrive30i and X3 M50i vehicles because the front passenger air bag fabric may have been damaged during transport. A damaged air bag may not inflate properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural safety defect (air bag) that presents a risk of injury in a crash. No injuries or deaths have been reported, placing this in the "High" category per the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC 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. None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet, so no owner notification letters will be mailed.

Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X3
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag System
Hazard
Affected units
7

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • X3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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