2025 BMW X3 Brake Disc Recall (25V247)

Recall 25V247 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2025 BMW X3 in recall 25V247?

The front brake discs may have been damaged during transport before they were installed on the vehicle.

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.

Is it safe to drive a 2025 X3 with recall 25V247?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Damaged front brakes may not function properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Damaged front brakes may not function properly, increasing 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 disc.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V247?

Recall 25V247 covers 26 vehicles: 2025 BMW X3.

NHTSA lists 26 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 brake disc recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the front brake discs and brake pads, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 25V247 announced?

BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 25V247 to NHTSA on April 16, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 6, 2025.

This recall was filed 17 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 25V247?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V247 is open on your X3, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 25V247000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should X3 owners do about recall 25V247?

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 25V247000 applies to your X3.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized BMW dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any disc 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, 2 of them about the brakes.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the brakes have been filed since recall 25V247 was reported (2) 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 2 of them involve the brakes. 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, 2 about the brakes

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

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

Vehicle: 2025 BMW X3 Complaint Description: I am reporting a serious safety defect involving sudden unintended acceleration, braking abnormalities, steering looseness, and electronic system failures. Within days of purchase, the vehicle began experiencing infotainment system freezing and electronic malfunctions. Over time, steering looseness and abnormal brake behavior developed.

2025 BMW X3 owner, MD, NHTSA complaint 11711973, filed January 19, 2026

Can recall 25V247 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 25V247000 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 the 2025 BMW X3 brakes have needed more than one trip to the dealer, keep every repair order. Brake defects are treated as serious safety problems under California law.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2025 BMW X3 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have 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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