BMW Recalls 2025 X3 Models Over Rear Brake Hose Defect

BMW North America has announced a voluntary recall for approx. 192 units of 2025 X3 models that were manufactured between February 6 and February 7, 2025 due to a potential defect in the rear brake hoses.

According to the report filled by BMW to NHTSA said, Approximately 192 vehicles have been manufactured with rear brake hoses that may not have been produced by the supplier to specifications. The rear brake hoses may not have been produced by the supplier to specifications. A certain portion of the hoses may not have been crimped as required. A leak could develop which could lead to a loss of rear brake performance, and a loss of functionality of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system. However, if this condition occurs, automatic activation of the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) on the rear axle will engage to help slow and stop the vehicle.

On February 7, 2025, during brake testing at a vehicle assembly plant, it was noticed that a leak had developed within the rear brake circuit. Preliminary information suggested that a portion of one of the rear brake hoses had separated from a fitting. An engineering review was initiated. On February 10th, a vehicle hold was issued and on March 5, 2025, BMW decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall.

To deal with the issue authorized BMW dealers will replace the faulty rear brake hoses for free of cost