2025–2026 BMW X3 Recall: While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement…
NHTSA campaign 25V857000 · Steering · filed Dec 11, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V857000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.