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HighNHTSA·25V857000·Announced 2025-11-12

BMW X3 Steering System May Unexpectedly Move While Stationary

BMW recalls certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles because the steering wheel may unexpectedly rotate while stationary, increasing the risk of injury and crashes.

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: The recall involves a confirmed steering system defect that poses a risk of injury and crash, but no injuries or deaths have been reported. This meets the criteria for High severity: a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025 and 2026 BMW X3 vehicles. The issue affects the steering control module, which may cause the steering wheel to unexpectedly rotate while the vehicle is stationary.

An unexpected steering wheel rotation while stationary increases the risk of injury and, if the vehicle is in motion or begins to move, the risk of a crash.

A total of 36,922 vehicles are affected. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 6, 2026. Affected owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for information about the remedy. The steering system software will be updated free of charge, either over-the-air or by a BMW dealer. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting February 2, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
2026 BMW X3
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
  • steering-malfunction
  • unexpected-steering
  • crash-risk
Affected units
36,922

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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