BMW X3 Front Left Wheel Bearing May Crack
high How serious is it? About this label
A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V909000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Suspension:front:wheel Bearing |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The swivel bearing at the front left wheel may crack. If it does, it can cause the driver to lose handling and control of the vehicle.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer; you can also call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 24V909000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 vehicles. The front wheel left-side swivel bearing may crack, causing a loss of vehicle handling and control.
- Safety risk
- A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.