2025 vs 2026 BMW X3

Both years are the same generation, so most of what they offer is shared.

Watch out for

Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.

Brake hose and disc recalls 2025 One source so far

What to 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

Nothing that 2025 lacks.

Steering recalls All years

What to 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

24V772000 2025
The front passenger airbag's fabric may have been damaged in transport between suppliers. Dealers replace the airbag. None of the cars had been sold. NHTSA
24V856000 2025
The gas generator in the right head curtain airbag may have been assembled wrongly. Dealers inspect the airbag and replace it if needed. NHTSA
24V909000 2025
The left front swivel bearing can crack, losing handling and control. Dealers replace it. NHTSA
25V109000 2025
The positive battery cable's connection to the starter-generator may not have been tightened and can overheat. Dealers tighten it or replace the cable and starter-generator. NHTSA
25V154000 2025
The rear brake hoses can leak, losing rear braking, antilock brakes and stability control. Dealers replace the hoses. NHTSA
25V202000 2025
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
25V247000 2025
The front brake discs may have been damaged in transport before they were fitted. Dealers replace the discs and pads. NHTSA

Nothing that 2025 lacks.

25V857000 2025–2026
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
26V524000 2024–2026
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

After 2025, up to and including 2026.

Nothing that 2026 lacks.

Nothing that 2025 lacks.

Engines: 2.0L turbo four mild hybrid Edmunds, a published reference, 3.0L turbo inline-six mild hybrid Edmunds, a published reference
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

Nothing that 2025 lacks.

Nothing that 2025 lacks.