BMW X3 rear brake hoses may leak and disable rear braking
BMW is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles because the rear brake hoses may leak, causing a loss of rear brake function, ABS and stability control.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: A brake hose leak causing loss of rear brake function is a structural vehicle defect, which the rubric places at Severe.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 25V154000. The potential number of units affected is 192.
The rear brake hoses may leak, causing a loss of rear brake function and a loss of the Antilock Brake System and the Dynamic Stability Control system. According to NHTSA, 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 1-800-525-7417.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW X3
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger vehicle
- Affected units
- 192
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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