BMW of North America has introduced a recall impacting 4,397 automobiles throughout a number of 2025 mannequin strains as a result of considerations that {the electrical} connection between the starter-generator and battery might loosen, posing dangers of engine stalls or, in uncommon circumstances, overheating and potential hearth hazards.
Autos Included within the Recall:
- 2025 BMW 330i and 330i xDrive
- 2025 BMW 530i and 530i xDrive
- 2025 BMW 4 Collection Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive)
- 2025 BMW 4 Collection Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive)
- 2025 BMW 4 Collection Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive)
- 2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive
Based on the recall discover filed with the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA Marketing campaign Quantity: 25V-202), the difficulty stems from the mild-hybrid Built-in Starter-Generator (ISG) unit, recognized by half quantity 5A716F0. Autos manufactured inside particular date ranges, spanning from October 2024 to March 2025, have been recognized as doubtlessly affected.
Manufacturing Date Ranges:
- 2025 3 Collection (330i variants): November 27, 2024 – February 26, 2025
- 2025 5 Collection (530i variants): October 10, 2024 – January 23, 2025
- 2025 4 Collection (Coupe, Gran Coupe, Convertible): October 10, 2024 – January 28, 2025
- 2025 X3 30 xDrive: November 6, 2024 – March 10, 2025 (Spartanburg Plant, South Carolina)
The first concern is {that a} free connection might trigger intermittent or full lack of energy, doubtlessly leading to engine stall situations that improve the danger of a crash. Moreover, defective wiring connections might overheat, additional elevating hearth dangers, prompting BMW to proactively tackle the difficulty.
BMW dealerships will examine and, if vital, exchange the affected starter-generator items and optimistic battery cables for gratis to car homeowners. Notifications to impacted prospects are scheduled to start on Could 23, 2025. House owners involved concerning the recall or in search of additional info can attain BMW Buyer Service immediately at 1-800-525-7417 or test their car’s VIN by way of the official NHTSA web site at www.nhtsa.gov/remembers.
