Bmw recall: Steering
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw X3 2025–2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V857000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 11, 2025
- Owners notified
- Feb 6, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 36,922
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Drag › Power assist system; Steering › Steering control module
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Steering Aug 12, 2026
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Jan 30, 2026
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Sep 23, 2025
- Bmw recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Apr 16, 2025
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Apr 1, 2025
- Bmw recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Mar 12, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.