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Vehicles/Trucks & SUVs

2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive Recalled for Loose Battery Cable Connection

Agency Publication Date: February 21, 2025
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Summary

BMW is recalling approximately 114 model year 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles because the connection between the positive battery cable and the starter-generator may not have been tightened correctly. This defect can cause the connection to overheat, potentially leading to an engine stall or a vehicle fire. Dealers will inspect the connection and tighten it or replace the cable and starter-generator as needed, free of charge.

Risk

A loose battery cable connection can cause the vehicle to lose power and stall while driving, which increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, the overheating of the cable connection poses a fire hazard.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects 114 model year 2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive vehicles with battery cable connections that may have been improperly tightened.
  2. Contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417 to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.
  3. Dealers will inspect and tighten the connection between the positive battery cable and the starter-generator, or replace the cable and starter-generator if necessary at no cost to you.
  4. For further information, call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ”งOption 1: Free Repair

Inspect and tighten the battery cable connection.

How to: 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.
๐Ÿ”„Option 2: Free Replacement

Replacement of cable and starter-generator if necessary.

How to: Replace the positive battery cable and starter-generator if necessary, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive
Part / Model:
X3 30 xDrive

Recall ID 25V109. Affects 114 units.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V109000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Sold By: BMW authorized dealers
Units Affected: 114 vehicles(2% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: June 5, 2025
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: August 29, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response