BMW 430i, X3 Starter Connection May Loosen
critical How serious is it? About this label
A stalled engine while driving raises the risk of a crash, and overheating wiring raises the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V202000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Electrical System:starter Assembly |
| Vehicles covered | 3 model/year combinations, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The electrical connection between the starter-generator and the battery in your vehicle may come loose. If this happens while you're driving, your engine could stall. The wiring involved in this connection may also overheat. Dealers will inspect the starter-generator and battery cable and replace them if necessary, free of charge. BMW has already mailed an interim letter about this, and a second letter will follow once the full repair is ready.
What you should do
2. Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or your dealer.
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 25V202000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (3)
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:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety 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.
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.