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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 5, 2024

BMW X3 (2025) recall — Suspension

BMW recalls 30 2025 X3 vehicles with potential suspension failure causing loss of vehicle handling and control. Owners must have front left swivel bearing replaced free by dealers.

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What happened, in plain English

BMW is recalling 30 2025 X3 vehicles because the front left swivel bearing may crack, leading to loss of vehicle handling and control. This could increase crash risk during normal driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81923-bmw-x3-2025-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81923-bmw-x3-2025-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V909000

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“BMW X3 2025 Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Handling Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81923-bmw-x3-2025-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to. Based on NHTSA recall #24V909000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V909000).

Why it’s dangerous

The front left swivel bearing may crack under normal driving conditions. This causes loss of vehicle handling and control, making the car less stable during turns or sudden movements.

Who’s affected

Owners of the recalled 2025 BMW X3 models are affected. Drivers with the front left swivel bearing issue face higher crash risk during maneuvers.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2025 BMW X3 has the front left swivel bearing. The recall affects 30 vehicles identified by BMW.

  • Brand
    BMW
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact BMW Customer Service

    Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a replacement of the front left swivel bearing.

  2. Get Front Left Swivel Bearing Replaced

    Dealers will replace the front left swivel bearing at no cost to fix the handling issue.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will replace the front left-side swivel bearing, free of charge. One owner was contacted December 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Questions people ask

How many vehicles are affected?

30 vehicles.

What is the specific problem with the suspension?

The front left swivel bearing may crack, causing loss of vehicle handling and control.

Is there a risk of serious injury?

The recall states a loss of vehicle handling increases crash risk, but does not specify injury severity.

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 24V909000 — BMW BMW

Hello,

I own a BMW that is covered by recall 24V909000 from BMW.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the front left-side swivel bearing, free of charge.  One owner was contacted December 12, 2024.  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.

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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.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V909000 (December 5, 2024)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 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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