2025-2026 BMW X3 recall: steering control module
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on December 11, 2025. It covers about 36,922 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 36,922
- reported
- Dec 11, 2025
- owners notified
- Feb 6, 2026
- related complaints
- 14
Steering: steering control module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.
- Risk
- Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.
- Remedy
- The steering system software will be updated, free of charge, either over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning February 2, 2026.
Recall number 25V857000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 25V857000
Is there a recall on the 2025-2026 BMW X3 steering control module?
Yes. Recall 25V857000, reported on December 11, 2025, covers about 36,922 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 25V857000?
The steering system software will be updated, free of charge, either over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning February 2, 2026.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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