BMW X3 Battery Cable May Overheat
critical How serious is it? About this label
An overheated battery cable connection can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash, and it also increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V109000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On some 2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive vehicles, the connection between the positive battery cable and the starter-generator may not have been tightened properly, which can cause it to overheat.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer or BMW customer service at 800-525-7417.
3. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V109000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW Electrical Recalls Involve Battery Fires and Starter Connection Problems · all 28 BMW recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Summary
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.