2022–2024 BMW X3 Latches, Locks & Linkages Recall 25V106000

NHTSA recall 25V106000 covers about 40,736 2022–2024 BMW X3 vehicles (latches, locks & linkages), filed with NHTSA Feb 20, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 25V106000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

40,736
vehicles affected (potential)
2022–2024
model years
Feb 20, 2025
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Latches, locks & linkages (doors, lock)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles. The second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow the doors to be unlocked with a single motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

The risk

Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will replace the second-row seat side door locking modules, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on April 21, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.

Status: NHTSA lists Jun 13, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
BMW X32022–2024All X3 recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Feb 20, 2025
Owner notification
Jun 13, 2025
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Safety standard (FMVSS)
206

Check your VIN for 25V106000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 25V106000 is open, call any BMW dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 25V106000?

NHTSA recall 25V106000 covers about 40,736 2022–2024 BMW X3 vehicles (latches, locks & linkages), filed with NHTSA Feb 20, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022-2024 X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V106000?

NHTSA's record for 25V106000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 25V106000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any BMW dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 25V106000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the second-row seat side door locking modules, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jun 13, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 25V106000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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