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BMW X3 recall 25V857000 - Power Assist System
NHTSA · December 11, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V857000 (Bmw), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 36,922.
- Component: Power Assist System.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Source ID
- 25V857000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 391 recall campaigns from BMW of North America, LLC since 2010, 23 of them reported in 2025.
- At 36,922 vehicles, it is larger than 86% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.
Consequence
Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.
Corrective action
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 NHTSA.gov beginning February 2, 2026.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bmw | X3 | 2025 |
| Bmw | X3 | 2026 |
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