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HighNHTSA·25V109000·Announced 2026-09-02

2025 BMW X3 Battery Cable Connection May Overheat and Stall Engine

BMW recalls approximately 114 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles due to improperly tightened positive battery cable connections that may overheat, risking engine stall and fire. Repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall addresses a potential structural electrical defect with no reported injuries or illnesses. The hazard poses risks of engine stall, crash, and fire, meeting the criterion for Score 3 (High): 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive vehicles. Approximately 114 units are affected. The connection between the positive battery cable and the starter-generator may have been improperly tightened during manufacturing.

An overheated battery cable connection can cause an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, an overheated battery cable increases the risk of fire.

Owners should contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417 to schedule service. Dealers will inspect and tighten the connection between the positive battery cable and the starter-generator, or replace both components if necessary, at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 5, 2025. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or visit nhtsa.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2025 BMW X3
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System
Hazard
  • fire
  • engine-stall
  • crash-risk
Affected units
114

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • X3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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