2025 BMW 3 Series Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 BMW 3 Series, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
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NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
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Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 3 Series and 6 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is service brakes, with 2 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA1
- VISIBILITY/WIPER1
- TIRES:SIDEWALL1
- ENGINE1
- STEERING1
- AIR BAGS1
2025 3 Series Recall Records
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR · 25V202000
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.
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.
2025 3 Series Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B121226 | Oct 10, 2026 | ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warn… | 11038938 |
| B064326 | Aug 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Fastening Elements Return | 11036435 |
| B063926 | Jul 13, 2026 | ENGINE | Starter Generator Return | 11035476 |
| B651426 | Jun 4, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped connections No automatic reconnection Display errors | 11034467 |
| B652025 | May 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an a… | 11032744 |
| B062926 | Apr 27, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Window Border Cover Return | 11031900 |
| B062826 | Apr 24, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake Hose Return | 11031899 |
| InVeh-InApp-Comm | Mar 25, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING | It was determined that the lane change warning in the exterior mirror may not light up bright enough. To correct this issue, the vehicle’s software needs to be updated. | 11030328 |
| B512224 | Mar 18, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | On the main door seal, detachment behaviorcan be detected at the sealing joint . Over time, the seal gradually and increasinglydetaches which can cause it to- Dangle Become visi… | 11030306 |
| B650826 | Mar 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | After the software update to version …25-07-5XX, existing activation points for the “Automate My Habitsâ€function no longer work. | 11030312 |
| B652025 | Jan 15, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. Thebacklight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an au… | 11027777 |
| B641325 | Dec 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When performing a vehicle test, diagnostic trouble code “ 8013FE Software run time error†is found in theIHKA module. If this fault is set for two consecutive life cycles, i… | 11026960 |
| B340925 | Dec 17, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | There may be an internal leakage in the brake fluid expansion tank (aka brake fluid reservoir). In the rarecase of a leak, the filling level sensor might malfunction over a rela… | 11026950 |
| B111025 | Dec 12, 2025 | ENGINE | Coolant is leaking from the oil filter housing. | 11026946 |
| B652525 | Oct 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | After the software update to I-level version …25-07-530, the Alexa app may disappear from the App Menu in the head unit (HU-H5). | 11024727 |
| B840625 | Oct 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the… | 11024211 |
| B065225 | Oct 1, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Supply Module Return | 11024232 |
| B512224 | Aug 30, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On the main door seal, detachment behavior can be detected in the sealing joint area. Overtime, the sealing material continues to detach more and more, which can cause the seal… | 11022857 |
| B651925 | Aug 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Central Information Display (CID) in the vehicle is black or only displays “BMWâ€. The head unit (HU-H5) is not responding in ISTA. Additionally, the Receiver Audio Module (R… | 11022856 |
| B652025 | Aug 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. Thebacklight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an au… | 11022855 |
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