The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of rear brake function increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW X3 | 2025 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X3 | 2025 | 38 | 9 |
Other electronic stability control (esc) recalls in 2025
6 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the electronic stability control (esc); BMW of North America, LLC filed 347 campaigns in all.
| 25V787000 14 Nov 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
| 25V594000 11 Sept 2025 | General Motors, LLC |
| 25V336000 22 May 2025 | Mazda North American Operations |
| 25V313000 9 May 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
| 25V254000 17 Apr 2025 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025