NHTSA Campaign 25V857000
STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE
Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Dec 11, 2025 · 36,922 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
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 NHTSA.gov beginning February 2, 2026.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | X3 | 2025 | 36,922 |
| BMW | X3 | 2026 | 36,922 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V857000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.