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2025 BMW X3: Electronic Stability Control (esc) recall

NHTSA campaign 25V154000 · 192 units potentially affected · filed Mar 12, 2025

What's wrong

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.

Why it matters

A loss of rear brake function increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
25V154000
Manufacturer no.
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Manufacturer
BMW OF North America, Llc
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units affected
192
Report received
Mar 12, 2025
Owner letters
May 9, 2025
Type
Vehicle

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