# BMW of North America, LLC: Unintended Steering Wheel Movement (25V857000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Subject | Unintended Steering Wheel Movement |
| NHTSA ID | 25V857000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Units potentially affected | 36922 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur. |
| Consequence | Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash. |
| Remedy | The steering system software will be updated, free of charge, either over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 2, 2026. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (steering).
- 36,922 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V857000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.