Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 16, 2025
BMW X3 2025: Front Brakes May Not Function Properly
BMW is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles due to potential front brake disc damage from transport, which could increase crash risk. Owners will receive free brake replacements.
BMW is recalling some 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles because front brake discs might be damaged from shipping, making them less likely to work properly and raising crash risk. Affected owners will get free brake replacements. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81926-bmw-x3-2025-front-brakes-may-not-function-properly.
“BMW X3 2025: Front Brakes May Not Function Properly.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81926-bmw-x3-2025-front-brakes-may-not-function-properly. Based on NHTSA recall #25V247000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V247000).
BMW of North America, LLC recalled certain 2025 X3 vehicles due to damaged front brakes that may not function properly, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on April 16, 2025. Dealers will replace the front brake discs and pads free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
BMW X3, 2025
What to do
Dealers will replace the front brake discs and brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The hazard
The front brake discs may have been damaged during transport before installation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show BMW of North America, LLC has 291 other recalls on file since October 12, 2009. Recent similar recalls include a power loss risk for the BMW 750e XDrive (August 12, 2026), a steering control risk for the BMW X3 (August 12, 2026), and a fire risk for the BMW X4 (August 7, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include a forward collision avoidance system malfunction for the Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 (October 17, 2025), a drive power loss risk for the Nissan Sentra (June 26, 2026), and a brake failure risk for the Ford Transit (February 17, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2025 X3 30 xDrive models. The recall affects vehicles that were shipped before final assembly.
Brand
BMW
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check for Notification
Owners will receive a letter by June 6, 2025, informing them about the recall and free brake replacement.
June 6, 2025
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule brake replacement.
Schedule Brake Replacement
Dealers will replace front brake discs and pads at no cost once the recall is confirmed.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the front brake discs and brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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 25V247000 — BMW X3 2025: Front Brakes May Not Function Properly
Hello,
I own a BMW X3 2025: Front Brakes May Not Function Properly that is covered by recall 25V247000 from BMW.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the front brake discs and brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2025. 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 qwen3:4b on August 17, 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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