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BMW Korea BMW X3 20 xDrive, BMW X3 20d xDrive, BMW X3 30 xDrive, BMW X3 M50 xDrive — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2025-12-22

BMW X3 series: software error may not accurately detect steering gear torque sensor failure

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-12-22
Manufacturer	BMW Korea
Models affected	BMW X3 20 xDrive, BMW X3 20d xDrive, BMW X3 30 xDrive, BMW X3 M50 xDrive
Units affected	3198
Defect	Due to a software error, if one of the two torque sensors in the steering gear fails, the failure of that torque sensor may not be accurately detected. In such a case, the vehicle may steer differently from the driver's intention, and a recall has been initiated due to the confirmed possibility that this could affect safe driving.
Component	Steering system, other
Remedy	Update to software with the error resolved (Over-the-air software update is possible. If version 11/2025.38 or higher is installed, no further update is required.)
Recall number	K5975
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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