The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V856000·Announced 2024-11-12

2025 BMW X3 Head Curtain Air Bag Defect Recall

BMW is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles because the right-side head curtain air bag may have been assembled incorrectly, risking delayed or improper deployment 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: This involves a defective safety-critical component (head curtain air bag) that could fail to deploy properly in a crash, creating a direct risk of injury. However, no injuries or deaths have been reported, placing this at Score 3 per the rubric for risk-of-harm products without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the right-side head curtain air bag. The gas generator in the air bag may have been assembled incorrectly during manufacturing.

An incorrectly assembled air bag can result in delayed activation or improper deployment of the head curtain air bag during a crash. This increases the risk of injury to occupants who would otherwise be protected by the air bag.

This recall affects 2 vehicles. Owners of affected vehicles can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.

Dealers will inspect and replace the right-side head curtain air bag free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X3
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag System
Hazard
Affected units
2

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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