Filed by BMW of North America, LLC on December 11, 2025; 2 model-year listings affected.
Steering: linkages, drag, power assist system · Steering: steering control module
NHTSA campaign 25V857000 · reported December 11, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · 36,922 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.