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SevereNHTSA·25V154000·Announced 2025-12-03

2025 BMW X3 Rear Brake Hose Leak Recall

BMW is recalling certain 2025 X3 models due to defective rear brake hoses that may leak, causing loss of rear brake function and stability control systems, increasing crash risk.

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: Structural vehicle defect affecting brake system integrity. Rear brake hose failure results in loss of rear brake function and stability control systems, directly increasing crash risk.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025 BMW X3 models (X3 30 xDrive and X3 M50 xDrive variants). The rear brake hoses may leak, resulting in loss of rear brake function and failure of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems.

When rear brake function is lost, the risk of a crash increases significantly. A total of 192 vehicles are affected by this defect.

Owners should contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417 to arrange a service appointment. Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2025. For additional information, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline is available at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171), or visit nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2025 BMW X3
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Brakes
Hazard
  • brake-failure
  • loss-of-stability-control
  • crash-risk
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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