BMW of North America (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.
BMW of North America – Starter-Generator Electrical Connection May Fail
Affected models: BMW 3-Series, BMW 4-Series, BMW 5-Series, BMW X3
| Report Received Date | 20250401 |
| NHTSA ID | 25V202000 |
| Consequence Summary | A loose starter-generator connection can result in an engine stalleasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the wiring may overheateasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will inspect and replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 4397 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V202000) |
What the owner should do?
You can check if your specific car is affected by a recall by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website. The VIN is a unique code that identifies your vehicle and can be found on your car's registration, insurance documents, or near the base of the windshield on the driver's side.
If the recall involves your car, you should make immediate contact with a dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop.
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