Bmw recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive) and X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose.
What could happen
A loose starter-generator connection can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the wiring may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 330I 2025
- Bmw 330I Xdrive 2025
- Bmw 430I 2025
- Bmw 430I Xdrive 2025
- Bmw 530I 2025
- Bmw 530I Xdrive 2025
- Bmw X3 2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V202000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 1, 2025
- Owners notified
- Aug 8, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,557
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Starter assembly; Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Jan 30, 2026
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Sep 25, 2025
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Sep 23, 2025
- Bmw recall: Engine Dec 20, 2023
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Aug 16, 2023
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Feb 23, 2023
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.