BMW X3 Recall R/2025/279: Replacing The Head Rest (2Nd Seat Row), Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Sep 2025
- Launched
- 411
- vehicles in the UK
- BMW - 0052250200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X3 vehicles built between 11 July 2024 and 15 July 2025. The outer headrests of the second row of seats may not have been manufactured correctly. The dealer will replace the headrest of the second row seats. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Replacing the Head Rest (2nd seat row) Defect: 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. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the headrest of the second row seats will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: replacing the Head Rest (2nd seat row).
The Fix
The dealer will replace the headrest of the second row seats.
Are You Affected?
X3 built between 11 July 2024 and 15 July 2025 may be included. BMW estimates 411 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 BMW - 0052250200 or the DVSA reference R/2025/279. 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/2025/360 on 3 Sep 2025, for check Windscreen Bonding reworking if necessary. The one launched after it was R/2025/398 on 23 Sep 2025, for front seat belt retractor. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/279, launched 4 September 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.