5UX53GP03S9Z10525

Available vehicle information

VIN
5UX53GP03S9Z10525
Model year
2025
Country
United States
Record status
total loss
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

8
8 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION
24V772000 17/10/2024 View details
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 xDrive30i and X3 M50i vehicles. The front passenger air bag fabric may have been damaged during transport between suppliers.

Consequence

A damaged air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 2 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
24V856000 12/11/2024 View details
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The gas generator in the right-side head curtain air bag may have been assembled incorrectly.

Consequence

An incorrectly assembled air bag can result in delayed activation or improper deployment of the head curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the right-side head curtain air bag, if necessary, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 3 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
24V909000 05/12/2024 View details
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 vehicles. The front wheel left-side swivel bearing may crack, causing a loss of vehicle handling and control.

Consequence

A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front left-side swivel bearing, free of charge. One owner was contacted December 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
25V109000 21/02/2025 View details
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The connection between the positive battery cable and the starter-generator may have been improperly tightened and overheat.

Consequence

An overheated battery cable connection can cause an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an overheated battery cable increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the connection between the positive battery cable and the starter-generator, or replace the positive battery cable and starter-generator if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.

Recall 5 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
25V154000 12/03/2025 View details
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The rear brake hoses may leak, causing a loss of rear brake function, and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system.

Consequence

A loss of rear brake function increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.

Recall 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
25V202000 01/04/2025 View details
Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Recall 7 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
25V247000 16/04/2025 View details
Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The front brake discs may have been damaged during transport before they were installed on the vehicle.

Consequence

Damaged front brakes may not function properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front brake discs and brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 8 STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE
25V857000 11/12/2025 View details
Summary

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.

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OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SOURCE · NHTSA

Crash Test & Safety Ratings

4/5
2025 BMW X3 SUV AWD
Overall Safety Rating ★★★★☆ 4 out of 5
Frontal Crash ★★★★☆
Side Crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★☆
Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Gasoline
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

5UX WMI · 53GP03 VDS · S9Z10525 VIS
WMI 5UX World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS 53GP03 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS S9Z10525 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code S Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 9 Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make BMW
Model X3
Model year 2025
Manufacturer BMW MANUFACTURER CORPORATION / BMW NORTH AMERICA
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Trim 30 xDrive
Displacement 2 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 255 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Drive type AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Doors 4
Plant city GREER
Plant state SOUTH CAROLINA
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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