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NHTSA Recall 25V109000: Cables (electrical system)

BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 114 vehicles. It affects 2025 BMW X3.

114
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2025
owners notified (June 5)
NHTSA campaign25V109000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES
Report receivedFebruary 21, 2025
Owner notificationJune 5, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V109000

Make and modelModel years
BMW X32025

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.