The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V909000·Announced 2024-12-05

2025 BMW X3 suspension bearing may crack, affecting vehicle control

BMW is recalling certain 2025 X3 vehicles due to a potential defect in the front suspension bearing. The bearing may crack, causing loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing crash risk.

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 is a structural vehicle defect affecting suspension and vehicle control, but no deaths, injuries, or crashes have been reported. Per the rubric, when no illnesses/injuries are reported and the hazard is theoretical, the maximum score is 3.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025 X3 vehicles due to a potential defect in the front left-side swivel bearing. The bearing may crack, causing loss of vehicle handling and control, which increases the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule the repair. BMW will replace the affected bearing free of charge. For additional information, consumers can contact 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
2025 BMW X3
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Suspension bearing
Hazard
  • suspension-bearing-defect
  • loss-of-control
  • crash-risk
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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