BMW of North America, LLC: Electrical System › Starter Assembly
BMW of North America, LLC reported this defect to federal regulators on Apr 1, 2025 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 4,557. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
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.
The risk
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 remedy
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.
7 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 BMW 330i | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 BMW 330i Xdrive | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 BMW 430i | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 BMW 430i Xdrive | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 BMW 530i | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 BMW 530i Xdrive | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 BMW X3 | 38 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 25V202000.
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