2025–2026 BMW X3 Steering Recall 25V857000

NHTSA recall 25V857000 covers about 36,922 2025–2026 BMW X3 vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Dec 11, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 25V857000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

36,922
vehicles affected (potential)
2025–2026
model years
Dec 11, 2025
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Steering (linkages, drag, power assist system)

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 remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Feb 6, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

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 X32025–2026All X3 recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Dec 11, 2025
Owner notification
Feb 6, 2026
Build dates covered
Aug 14, 2024 to Oct 20, 2025
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC

Check your VIN for 25V857000

  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 25V857000 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 25V857000?

NHTSA recall 25V857000 covers about 36,922 2025–2026 BMW X3 vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Dec 11, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V857000?

NHTSA's record for 25V857000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 25V857000?

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 25V857000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "The steering system software will be updated, free of charge, either over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer." NHTSA lists Feb 6, 2026 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 25V857000, 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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