2025 BMW 3 Series recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 5
Latest campaign: Apr 1, 2025

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	1	Apr 1, 2025	25V202000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 1, 2025Latest campaign


Apr 1, 202525V202000	Electrical system: starter assembly A loose starter-generator connection can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V202000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive) and X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose. Risk A loose starter-generator connection can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the wiring may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Filed under 330i, 330i Xdrive Campaign NHTSA 25V202000 · Apr 1, 2025

Apr 1, 202525V202000

Electrical system: starter assembly

A loose starter-generator connection can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V202000

What's wrong: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive) and X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose.
Risk: A loose starter-generator connection can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the wiring may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed under: 330i, 330i Xdrive
Campaign: NHTSA 25V202000 · Apr 1, 2025

Merged from NHTSA model names: 330i, 330i Xdrive. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component5

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

5Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Steering	1	20	1	0	2
Service brakes	1	20	1	0	2
Engine	1	20	1	0	2
Tires	1	20	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	1	20	0	0	0
Back over prevention	1	20	0	0	0
Electrical system	1	20	0	1	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Steering
“Before the collision, my 2025 BMW 330i stalled when I tried to accelerate, so I moved into the right slow lane. The vehicle also stalled during the collision.”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769218
Tires
“I have had to replace 6 of these tires on all wheels within in year as they develop bubbles even after almost being new with little mileage. I know of others who have similar problem.”
Filed 07/06/2026 · ODI 11748430
Visibility/wiper
“My car was parked overnight, and the windshield had a huge crack from the bottom left (meeting at the hood) all the way to the middle of the windhsield.”
Filed 05/20/2026 · ODI 11739017

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2025 BMW 3 Series recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 BMW 3 Series have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2025 BMW 3 Series. The most recent, 25V202000 (reported April 1, 2025), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 BMW 3 Series?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 5 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 BMW 3 Series?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.

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