2025 BMW X3 Wheel Bearing Recall (24V909)

Recall 24V909 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2025 BMW X3 in recall 24V909?

The front wheel left-side swivel bearing may crack, causing a loss of vehicle handling and control.

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.

Is it safe to drive a 2025 X3 with recall 24V909?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the wheel bearing.

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V909?

Recall 24V909 covers 2 vehicles: 2025 BMW X3.

NHTSA lists 2 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the X3 wheel bearing recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the front left-side swivel bearing, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 24V909 announced?

BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 24V909 to NHTSA on December 5, 2024.

This recall was filed 22 months ago. If your X3 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my X3 is part of recall 24V909?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V909 is open on your X3, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2025 X3 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should X3 owners do about recall 24V909?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V909000 applies to your X3.
2. Call a BMW dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Keep a simple log of any wheel bearing symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are X3 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 3 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the suspension, wheels and tires have been filed since recall 24V909 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 38 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 3 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2025 BMW X3: 38 complaints in total, 3 about the suspension, wheels and tires

A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):

I am reporting a persistent and concerning mechanical issue with my 2025 BMW X3. A clunking noise is occurring frequently, particularly over uneven road surfaces and during normal driving maneuvers such as turning, accelerating, or braking at low speeds (generally below 20 mph).

2025 BMW X3 owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11682922, filed August 25, 2025

Brand new 2025 BMW X3 loud suspension noise coming front the font below 20 miles per hour. The car has ~5,000 miles. It happens every time and is pretty consistent. You can hear every imperfection on the road. I think is can be a safety concert – I see multiple reports that having similar concern.

2025 BMW X3 owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11686260, filed September 10, 2025

Can recall 24V909 make my X3 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 24V909000 does not automatically make your X3 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

If a suspension or wheel problem on the 2025 BMW X3 returns after the recall work, keep the repair orders. Repeat visits for the same defect are what California's lemon law looks at.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the X3 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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