The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V154000·Announced 2025-03-12

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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
Hazard
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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