2025 BMW X3 G45

Overview

Engines

2.0L turbo four mild hybrid, 3.0L turbo inline-six mild hybrid

On record

2 warnings, 9 recalls

What changed for 2025

• The redesigned X3 arrives as the 30 xDrive and M50 xDrive. Edmunds

Compare 2025 with 2024

Colors

• Black Sapphire Metallic2025
• Skyscraper Grey Metallic2025
• Dark Graphite Metallic2025
• Tanzanite Blue II Metallic2025
• Mineral White Metallic2025

Interiors

• Amber and Atlas GreyLeather (Extended Merino), 2025
• Espresso BrownVeganza leatherette, 2025
• BlackVeganza leatherette, 2025
• Calm BeigeVeganza leatherette, 2025
• BlackM Veganza and Alcantara, 2025
• Black and Atlas GreyLeather (Extended Merino), 2025

Sources: Edmunds

Specs

Badges

• 30 xDrive: 2.0L turbo four mild hybrid, xDrive all-wheel drive Edmunds
• M50 xDrive: 3.0L turbo inline-six mild hybrid, xDrive all-wheel drive Edmunds, a published reference

Engines

• 2.0L turbo four mild hybrid B48 engine page Edmunds, a published reference

  255 hp and 295 lb-ft

• 3.0L turbo inline-six mild hybrid B58 engine page Edmunds, a published reference

  393 hp and 428 lb-ft

Transmissions

• Eight-speed automatic Edmunds, a published reference

Drivetrains

• xDrive all-wheel drive Edmunds

Trims

• Sports Activity Vehicle A published reference

Packages

• Premium Package Edmunds
• M Sport Package Edmunds, CarGurus, a published reference
• M Sport Professional Package Edmunds, a published reference
• Convenience Package Edmunds
• Driving Assistance Professional Package Edmunds, a published reference
• Parking Assistance Package Edmunds

Figures for the whole G45

• Built: At Spartanburg for the US 30 xDrive, with other versions at Rosslyn, South Africa CarGurus, a published reference
• Screens: A 12.3-inch instrument display and a 14.9-inch iDrive 9 touchscreen in one curved unit CarGurus, a published reference
• M50 hardware: Adaptive M Sport suspension, variable sport steering, M Sport brakes and an M Sport rear differential CarGurus, a published reference

Watch out

Faults owners and the press report, and how to spot each one.

• Steering recalls All years

  Check: Make sure the steering software and steering spindle recalls were done.

  NHTSA lists software that can let the steering wheel turn by itself while the car stands still, and a steering spindle that may have been attached wrongly. NHTSA

• Brake hose and disc recalls 2025

  One source so far

  Check: Make sure the rear brake hose and front brake disc recalls were done on a 2025 car.

  NHTSA lists rear brake hoses that can leak, losing rear braking and stability control, and front discs that may have been damaged in transport. NHTSA

Recalls

Newest first. Ask the seller for proof the work was done, or check the VIN with NHTSA.

• 2024–2026 Recall 26V524000

  The steering spindle may have been attached to the steering column wrongly. Dealers inspect the connection and replace hardware, or the spindle and column, as needed. NHTSA

• 2025–2026 Recall 25V857000

  The steering wheel may turn by itself while the car is standing still. The steering software is updated over the air or by a dealer. NHTSA

• 2025 Recall 25V247000

  The front brake discs may have been damaged in transport before they were fitted. Dealers replace the discs and pads. NHTSA

• 2025 Recall 25V202000

  The electrical connection between the starter-generator and the battery may come loose. Dealers inspect and replace the starter-generator and battery cable as needed. NHTSA

• 2025 Recall 25V154000

  The rear brake hoses can leak, losing rear braking, antilock brakes and stability control. Dealers replace the hoses. NHTSA

Owning

What owners and buyers say

No source singles out this year, for good or bad.

Maintenance

No service schedule is added yet.

Warranty when new