BMW — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-12-11

BMW X3 vehicles, unexpected steering wheel movement when stationary

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-12-11
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Models affected	X3
Model year	2025-2026
Units affected	36922
Defect	BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur._x000D_ Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.
Component	STEERING
Remedy	The steering system software will be updated, free of charge, either over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 2, 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.
Recall number	25V857000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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