Recall 24V772 affects 7 2025 BMW X3 vehicles for damaged front passenger air bag fabric. Repair is free at any franchised BMW dealer.
BMW is recalling 7 2025 X3 vehicles over front passenger air bag fabric damage during transport between suppliers. A damaged air bag can fail to inflate properly in a crash, raising the risk of injury, and BMW dealers will replace the passenger air bag module free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front passenger air bag in the 2025 BMW X3 sits inside the passenger side of the dashboard. In a crash that calls for deployment, the air bag cushion inflates in a controlled shape to help protect the person in the front passenger seat. The fabric has to stay intact and folded correctly so it opens the way BMW designed it.
On the affected vehicles, the front passenger air bag fabric was damaged while the part was being moved and handled between suppliers before final assembly. That damage is in the cushion itself, not in a visible trim piece. A damaged cushion can change how the air bag opens during a crash, so the dealer needs to replace the affected air bag assembly rather than adjust it.
There is no warning sign before failure. The vehicle can look and drive normally, and the problem is not something an owner can confirm from the driver seat.
Who's affected?
| 2025 BMW X3 | front air bag |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 7 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific SUV.
What's the safety risk?
A damaged front passenger air bag is at risk of improper inflation in a crash, which increases the risk of injury. This recall concerns crash protection, so affected vehicles need the front passenger air bag replaced before relying on that protection. Repair is free at any franchised BMW dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 BMW X3 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised BMW dealer to schedule the free front passenger air bag replacement, which addresses damaged air bag fabric so the air bag inflates properly in a crash.
- Reference recall number 24V772 when you call, since BMW says no owner letters were mailed because the affected vehicles had not been sold.
- Ask the dealer to confirm the air bag repair is complete before delivery or before you keep driving the vehicle.
- Call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 with questions about this recall.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a BMW technician replaces the front passenger air bag covered by this recall. The replacement parts and labor are free. BMW says the affected 2025 X3 vehicles have not been sold, so owner notification letters are not being mailed. BMW has a general reimbursement plan on file for documented out-of-pocket costs tied to the recall repair. If you have already paid for a related front passenger air bag repair, contact BMW customer service and keep your repair paperwork for the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 17, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| October 17, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 31, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V772?
Recall 24V772 covers 7 2025 BMW X3 vehicles with front passenger air bag fabric that was damaged during supplier transport. BMW dealers will replace the front passenger air bag for free.
What should I do if my 2025 BMW X3 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific X3 is included in recall 24V772. If it is, contact a franchised BMW dealer to schedule the front passenger air bag replacement. Reference recall number 24V772 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and BMW says dealers will replace the front passenger air bag free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the front passenger air bag can fail to inflate properly in a crash. That increases the risk of injury for the front passenger. The dealer repair replaces the affected air bag.
Will BMW mail owner letters for this recall?
No. BMW says none of the affected vehicles had been sold, so no owner notification letters were mailed. If you are checking a 2025 BMW X3, use the VIN to confirm whether this recall applies.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V772000 |
|---|---|
| BMW customer service | 1-800-525-7417 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V772 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V772000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →