BMW is recalling certain 2025 X3 xDrive30i and X3 M50i vehicles because the fabric of the front passenger air bag may have been damaged during transport between suppliers. This damage increases the risk of injury in a crash if the air bag fails to inflate properly. None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet, so no owner notification letters are being mailed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81921-bmw-2025-x3-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-in.
“BMW 2025 X3 Recall: Front Passenger Air Bag Defect.” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81921-bmw-2025-x3-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall #24V772000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V772000).
BMW of North America, LLC recalled certain 2025 X3 vehicles due to a damaged front passenger air bag that may not inflate properly, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Oct. 17, 2024. Dealers will replace the air bag free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
BMW X3, 2025
What to do
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The hazard
A damaged air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. The fabric may have been damaged during transport between suppliers.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show BMW of North America, LLC has 291 other recalls on record since 2009-10-12. Other recent recalls include the BMW X3 (2024-2026) Steering Recall on 2026-08-12 and the BMW X4 (2025) Recall on 2026-08-07. NHTSA has received 38 owner complaints for the 2025 BMW X3, with the latest report dated 2026-09-27.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you own a 2025 BMW X3 xDrive30i or X3 M50i. Since none of the affected vehicles have been sold yet, you may not have received an owner notification letter. Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to confirm if your vehicle is included.
Brand
BMW
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to verify if your specific vehicle is part of this recall.
Visit a Dealer for Repair
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag free of charge.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Take action
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V772000 — BMW 2025 X3 Recall: Front Passenger Air Bag Defect
Hello,
I own a BMW 2025 X3 Recall: Front Passenger Air Bag Defect that is covered by recall 24V772000 from BMW.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 13, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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