BMW X3 Front Brake Discs Damaged in Transport
high How serious is it? About this label
Damaged front brakes may not function properly, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V247000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc |
| 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 front brake discs on affected vehicles may have been damaged during transport, before they were ever installed on the vehicle.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair, or call BMW 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 25V247000. 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
- BMW Hydraulic Brake Recalls Involving Leaks, Calipers, and Brake Assistance · all 11 BMW recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The front brake discs may have been damaged during transport before they were installed on the vehicle.
- Safety risk
- Damaged front brakes may not function properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.