Vehicle recall R/2025/279

BMW X3 recall: Replacing the Head Rest (2nd seat row)

DVSA recall R/2025/279 names the BMW X3. It was launched 4 September 2025. It covers vehicles built 11 July 2024 to 15 July 2025.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2025/279
Launched: 4 September 2025
Issued by: BMW
Manufacturer reference: BMW - 0052250200
Vehicles: 411 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles the outer headrests of the second row of seats may not have been manufactured correctly. In case of a collision or an accident they may not provide the necessary protection increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

On the affected vehicles the headrest of the second row seats will be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
BMW X3	11 July 2024 to 15 July 2025	411

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Other recalls for these models

R/2025/405 Replace the Engine Starter Motor 27 October 2025, BMW 3 Series, BMW 7 Series, BMW 5 Series and others
R/2025/186 Rework/Replace the Starter Generator (SGR) 1 June 2025, BMW X3
R/2025/535 Programming Control Units (Steering Gear) 9 December 2025, BMW X3
R/2025/349 Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs) 18 December 2025, BMW 3 Series, BMW X5, BMW X6 and others
R/2025/327 Replace the Driver’s Airbag - Takata PSDI-5 12 January 2026, BMW 1 Series, BMW X3, BMW X1 and others
R/2025/135 Replace Rear Brake Hose G45 26 March 2025, BMW X3

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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