BMW X3 Recall R/2025/135: Replace Rear Brake Hose G45, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Mar 2025
- Launched
- 16
- vehicles in the UK
- 0034160300
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X3 vehicles built between 10 February 2025 and 11 February 2025. The rear brake hoses may not have been crimped correctly during production. The dealer will replace the brake hoses. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear brake hoses may not have been crimped correctly during production.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Replace Rear Brake Hose G45 Defect: On affected vehicles the rear brake hoses may not have been crimped correctly during production. Remedy: Affected vehicles will have the brake hoses replaced.
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The Risk
The notice doesn’t describe a separate risk beyond the defect above. Book the repair even if the car seems fine.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brake hoses.
Are You Affected?
X3 built between 10 February 2025 and 11 February 2025 may be included. BMW estimates 16 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0034160300 or the DVSA reference R/2025/135. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2025/082 on 3 Mar 2025, for rework starter generator electrical connection. The one launched after it was R/2025/186 on 1 Jun 2025, for rework/Replace the starter generator (SGR). You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/135, launched 26 March 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.