Bmw recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The connection between the positive battery cable and the starter-generator may have been improperly tightened and overheat.
What could happen
An overheated battery cable connection can cause an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an overheated battery cable increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the connection between the positive battery cable and the starter-generator, or replace the positive battery cable and starter-generator if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw X3 2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V109000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 21, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jun 5, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 114
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Steering Aug 12, 2026
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Jan 30, 2026
- Bmw recall: Steering Dec 11, 2025
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Sep 23, 2025
- Bmw recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Apr 16, 2025
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Apr 1, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.