The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V247000·Announced 2025-04-16

BMW X3 front brake discs may have been damaged before installation

BMW is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles because the front brake discs may have been damaged during transport before they were installed on the vehicle.

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: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: physically damaged brake discs are a compromised braking component, and the remedy is replacement of the discs and pads.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles. About 26 units are potentially affected.

The front brake discs may have been damaged during transport before they were installed on the vehicle.

NHTSA states that damaged front brakes may not function properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the front brake discs and brake pads free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed on June 6, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X3
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Brakes
Hazard
Affected units
26

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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