2025 BMW X3 Delivery Stop: Seat Sensor Issue
BMW has placed a delivery stop, SIB 52 06 24, on a limited number of 2025 BMW X3 (G45) vehicles manufactured between September 6, 2024, and September 17, 2024. This stop prevents the sale and delivery of affected vehicles due to a seat sensor issue until a repair is performed.
BMW AG has initiated a delivery stop, identified as SIB 52 06 24, affecting a small number of 2025 BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicles. This action, effective October 9, 2024, is in response to a potential issue with the seat sensor in these vehicles. The 2025 BMW X3 delivery stop ensures that no affected vehicles are sold or delivered to customers until the necessary repairs are performed.
What is a Delivery Stop?
A delivery stop is a measure taken by a manufacturer to halt the sale and delivery of new vehicles that are still in dealer inventory or transit. Unlike a recall, which typically addresses vehicles already owned by customers, a delivery stop prevents potentially problematic vehicles from reaching the market. This specific 2025 BMW X3 delivery stop indicates a critical concern that BMW aims to resolve before customer ownership.
The Issue: Seat Sensor
The reason for the SIB 52 06 24 delivery stop is a concern related to the "DELIVERY STOP: SEAT SENSOR." While the bulletin does not provide specific details about the nature of the seat sensor malfunction, it indicates a significant enough issue to warrant a hold on all affected vehicles. BMW expects to provide additional information and repair procedures as the bulletin is updated.
Important Warnings for Dealers and Owners
BMW has issued a clear directive regarding vehicles subject to this delivery stop. The manufacturer states:
"Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle subject to a Delivery Stop, until the vehicle is repaired. Do not use or sell replacement equipment/parts subject to a Delivery Stop."
This means that any 2025 BMW X3 (G45) falling within the specified production dates cannot be sold or delivered, regardless of whether it's new, certified pre-owned, or used, until the seat sensor issue is resolved. Dealers are also prohibited from selling or using any replacement parts that might be related to this delivery stop.
Next Steps for Owners and Prospective Buyers
If you have ordered a 2025 BMW X3 or are considering purchasing one, it is advisable to contact your BMW dealer. They can check the status of specific vehicles using the Inventory Campaign Details (ICD) under ROSS. Owners should be aware that vehicles subject to this 2025 BMW X3 delivery stop will not be released until the necessary repairs are completed by BMW.
What to Expect
BMW has indicated that the bulletin SIB 52 06 24 will be updated as more information becomes available. This update is expected to include details on the specific repair procedure for the seat sensor issue. Owners and dealers should monitor official BMW communications for further guidance on this 2025 BMW X3 delivery stop.
NHTSA ID: 11008995
What BMW X3 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 23 model years.
- 2,295
- Owner complaints
- 64
- Recalls
- 1,126
- Service bulletins
- 114
- Crashes reported
- 133
- Fires reported
- 118
- Injuries reported
The 2025 model year
39 complaints, the 20th most of 23 model years on file. Owners reported 4 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries for this year, which also has 9 recalls on file.
Electrical System, the system this article covers, accounts for 450 of 2,295 complaints (20%), including 15 for 2025.
Complaints by model year
| 2004 | 138 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 143 | |
| 2007 | 258 | |
| 2008 | 122 | |
| 2011 | 126 | |
| 2013 | 226 | |
| 2019 | 171 | |
| 2020 | 110 | |
| 2021 | 113 | |
| 2025 | 39 |
Most-reported systems
- Engine — 494
- Electrical System — 450
- Air Bags — 404
- Power Train — 247
- Seats — 218
Latest recalls for the 2025 model year
- 26V524000 — Steering (Aug 2026)
- 25V857000 — Steering (Dec 2025)
- 25V247000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (Apr 2025)
Recent owner reports about electrical system
Started car but the infotainment screen remained off. Would not turn on even after restarting the vehicle.
Read owner complaints →Driving the vehicle and the entire digital display shut off so the digital speedometer display and infotainment system went completely off. Car engine was still running and driving but driving informaiton was completely off. Vehicle felt unsafe.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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