# NHTSA recall 25V109000

> **BMW of North America, LLC** · 2025 BMW X3 · 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.

## Consequence

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.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 25V109000
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Make:** BMW
- **Model:** X3
- **Model year:** 2025
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- **Report received:** 2025-02-21

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V109000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 25V109000 (BMW of North America, LLC, 2025 BMW). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-01 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/25V109000. Licensed CC0.

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