BMW Recalls 2018-2020 Models for Loose Battery Cable Fire Risk
BMW is recalling certain 2018-2020 530e and 740Le vehicles because a loose positive battery cable on the engine starter can spark and cause a fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a loose positive battery cable that can create sparking and increase the risk of a fire. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, and 2018-2020 530e xDrive vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the positive battery cable on the engine starter may loosen.
A loose positive battery cable can create sparking, which increases the risk of a fire. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated with this defect.
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine starter free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 11, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 11, 2026. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall 26V441.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW 530E XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE, 740LE XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE, 530E IPERFORMANCE
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Electrical System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 45
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 (3)
- 530E XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE
- 740LE XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE
- 530E IPERFORMANCE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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