CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2025 and 2026 BMW X3 vehicles may experience unexpected steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary. This unintended rotation of the steering wheel can increase the risk of injury and, if it occurs on the road, the risk of a crash.
The steering system software will be updated free of charge, either over-the-air or by an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. You can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information. You can also check whether your vehicle is involved by searching your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov, where affected VINs are searchable beginning February 2, 2026.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X3 | 20252026 |
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