NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC - Loose Cable Connection Between Battery and Starter
Published: February 21, 2025Recall ID: 25V109000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loose Cable Connection Between Battery and Starter
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loose Cable Connection Between Battery and Starter |
| Nhtsa id | 25V109000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V109000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 97.37 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 114 |
| Report received date | 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |