2025 BMW X3 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
3
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
9
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2025 BMW X3 SUV AWD
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskSteering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column · Aug 12, 2026
- Crash riskWhile the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation)… · Dec 11, 2025
- Crash riskFront brake discs may have been damaged during transport before they were… · Apr 16, 2025
- Fire riskElectrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose · Apr 1, 2025
- Crash riskRear brake hoses may leak, causing a loss of rear brake function, and a loss of… · Mar 12, 2025
- Fire riskConnection between the positive battery cable and the starter-generator may… · Feb 21, 2025
- Crash riskFront wheel left-side swivel bearing may crack, causing a loss of vehicle… · Dec 5, 2024
- Crash riskGas generator in the right-side head curtain air bag may have been assembled… · Nov 12, 2024