Passenger car (Bmw) · X3
Due to a manufacturing failure, the protection of the two outer headrests in the second row is reduced. In the event of a collision or accident, passengers could be injured. In addition, headrest parts may become…
Read the official notice →
- Date
- 2025-09-19
- Country
- Germany
- Brand
- BMW
- Product
- Passenger car
- Classification
- injuries
- Category
- Vehicles
- Source
- EU Safety Gate
Copied automatically from the European Commission's Safety Gate. Details may be shortened or out of date; the official notice is the authoritative source. Disclaimer
What to do
- Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
- Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
- If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.
General guidance from Recall Atlas. The official notice from the European Commission's Safety Gate has the exact models, batch codes and remedy, and it takes priority.
More BMW recalls
- 2025-09-25
USBMW of North America, LLC: Starter Motor May Fail and Overheat
An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
- US
BMW of North America, LLC: Improperly Connected Battery Cables
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash and a fire increases the risk of injury.
- 2025-09-23
- US
BMW of North America, LLC: Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
- 2025-09-17
- US
BMW of North America, LLC: Damaged Seat Belt Retractor
A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2025-08-27
- US
BMW of North America, LLC: Windshield Not Sealed Properly
Water inside electrical components can lead to electronic function failures, such as a loss of headlights, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a…
- 2025-08-22
DE
EUPassenger car (Bmw) · F70, F74, U06
Faulty screwing of the ground cable can increase the contact resistance which could lead to heating of the screw connection. Moreover, this can potentially damage the Power Control Unit (PCU), increasing the risk of…
Other vehicles recalls in Germany
- 2025-10-03
- DEEU
Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle (Crosscamp) · Base X
The heater's exhaust system may work loose and come into contact with the fuel tank and/or the AdBlue tank. This may damage one or both tanks and cause a fuel spillage. Liquid fuel and/or fuel vapour that accumulates…
- 2025-09-26
- DEEU
Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz) · C-KLASSE, EQE, GLC
A manufacturing defect in the steering coupling may lead to loosen mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering box, leading to a loss of steering and increasing the risk of an accident. The…
- DEEU
Passenger car (Audi) · e-tron GT
A manufacturing defect in the air suspension system may lead to a drop in the vehicle's level on one side. This can cause limited functioning of the suspension strut and can affect the driving dynamics, increasing the…
- 2025-09-19
- DEEU
Passenger car (Aston Martin) · Vanquish, Vanquish Volante
The vacuum pump may not produce negative pressure. Consequently, the brakes may fail and cause an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and…
- DEEU
Passenger car (Volkswagen) · Polo
The rear axle was not screwed to the body with the required torque, which may result in it coming loose or in loss of control and skewing of the rear wheels. This may increase the risk of accidents and injuries. The…
- 2025-09-12
- DEEU
All-terrain vehicle (Taiwan Golden Bee (TGB)) · ETT
A fault in the steering stem can result in steering failure, increasing the risk of an accident and potential injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of…