2022-2024 BMW X3 Door Lock Recall (25V106)
BMW of North America, LLC · 40,736 vehicles · Reported February 20, 2025
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling 40,736 2022-2024 BMW X3 vehicles. The second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow the doors to be unlocked with a single motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components." Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V106 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V106000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | Not listed |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 20, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2022-2024 BMW X3 |
| Units affected | 40,736 |
| Component | Latches / Locks / Linkages > Doors > Lock |
| Safety risk | Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2024 BMW X3 in recall 25V106?
The second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow the doors to be unlocked with a single motion.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 X3 sDrive30i and X3 xDrive30i vehicles. The second-row seat side door locking modules may not function properly and allow the doors to be unlocked with a single motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2024 X3 with recall 25V106?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your X3 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the lock, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V106?
Recall 25V106 covers 40,736 vehicles: 2022-2024 BMW X3.
NHTSA lists 40,736 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2024 | BMW | X3 |
What is the fix for the X3 door lock recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the second-row seat side door locking modules, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the second-row seat side door locking modules, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on April 21, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.
When was recall 25V106 announced?
BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 25V106 to NHTSA on February 20, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 20, 2025 | BMW of North America, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V106000. |
| April 21, 2025 | Letter mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 19 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 25V106?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V106 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 2022-2024 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 25V106?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V106000 applies to your X3.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized BMW dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- 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.
- Write down when symptoms involving the lock happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- 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 131 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 12 of them about the body, doors and seats.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 25V106 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 131 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 12 of them involve the body, doors and seats. 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.
- 2022 BMW X3: 78 complaints in total, 9 about the body, doors and seats
- 2024 BMW X3: 38 complaints in total, 3 about the body, doors and seats
- 2023 BMW X3: 15 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The contact owns a 2022 BMW X3 The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V534000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
2022 BMW X3 owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11615191, filed September 18, 2024
The contact owns a 2022 BMX X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V534000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.
2022 BMW X3 owner, AZ, NHTSA complaint 11616681, filed September 26, 2024
The contact owns a 2022 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V534000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
2022 BMW X3 owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11616825, filed September 27, 2024
Can recall 25V106 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 25V106000 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))?
Body and latch defects on the 2022-2024 BMW X3 may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022-2024 BMW X3 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V106
Is the 25V106000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my X3 is part of recall 25V106000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
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.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V106000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or BMW. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.