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2025 BMW X3

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

3 current

Combined

8.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,040

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2025682 · manufacturer campaign 32 82 25RC)

12 December 2025

Transport Canada lists: X3 2025–2026

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the steering wheel to move suddenly.

Why it matters

A steering wheel that moves suddenly could increase the risk of a crash and/or injury.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the steering system software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a BMW dealership.

2,849 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2025168 · manufacturer campaign 12 82 25RC / 12 83 25RC

1 April 2025

Transport Canada lists: 3 Series 2025 · 4 Series 2025 · 5 Series 2025 · X3 2025

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the power connector for the starter-generator may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the connection between the connector and the positive battery cable may be loose. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the connection could overheat.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Wiring that overheats could increase the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership. For certain vehicles, the dealer will replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable. For other vehicles, the dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable.

228 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2025096 · manufacturer campaign 12 81 25RC

21 February 2025

Transport Canada lists: X3 2025

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the connection securing the cable from the 48 V battery to the starter-generator may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the connection could loosen and cause a short circuit and/or a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine.

Why it matters

A short circuit could increase the risk of a fire. A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the nuts. The dealer will replace the 48 V battery cable and/or the starter-generator, as necessary.

27 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 56% of 256 2025 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
186 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2025 BMW X3 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2025 BMW X3. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2025 BMW X3 get?
NRCan rates the 2025 BMW X3 at 8.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 186 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2025 BMW X3 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,040 in fuel, producing roughly 3,040 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.