BMW X3 Steering Wheel May Move Unexpectedly
high How serious is it? About this label
Unexpected steering wheel movement can increase the risk of an injury while the vehicle is stationary, and the risk of a crash if it happens on the road. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V857000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Steering:steering Control Module |
| 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
Certain 2025 and 2026 BMW X3 vehicles may experience unexpected movement of the steering wheel while the vehicle is stationary, meaning it isn't being driven at that moment. The steering wheel can rotate on its own, without the driver turning it, even though no one is actively steering the vehicle.
What you should do
2. Contact your BMW dealer, or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The steering software update is free, applied over-the-air or by a dealer.
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 25V857000. 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 Steering Recalls Involving Loose Connections and Unexpected Wheel Movement · all 10 BMW recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.
- Safety risk
- Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.
- Remedy
- The steering system software will be updated, free of charge, either over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 2, 2026.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.