BMW X3 Rear Brake Hoses May Leak, Cut Braking
high How serious is it? About this label
A loss of rear brake function increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V154000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings |
| 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
On some BMW X3 vehicles, the rear brake hoses may develop a leak. If that happens, the vehicle can lose rear brake function, and it can also lose the Antilock Brake System and Dynamic Stability Control, systems that help keep the vehicle stable.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer, or call BMW customer service at 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 25V154000. 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
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The rear brake hoses may leak, causing a loss of rear brake function, and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system.
- Safety risk
- A loss of rear brake function increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.