Is the 2022 BMW X3 safe to drive?

The 2022 BMW X3 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 25V636000

Moderate Plain English 2025-09-23

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

What Happened

The starter relay in your vehicle is a small part that helps your engine start. In certain 2019-2022 BMW models, this relay can corrode, causing it to overheat and fail.

Risk if Unfixed

If the starter relay overheats, it could start a fire in your engine compartment while you're parked or driving. This could cause significant damage to your vehicle and potentially put you at risk.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter relay with a new one at no cost to you. In the meantime, please park your vehicle outside and away from flammable materials until the repair is done.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #25V636000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Check My VIN — Free Official NHTSA recall lookup →