BMW is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles due to a potential overheated battery cable connection that could cause engine stalls, crashes, or fire. Owners must have their battery cable connection inspected or replaced by dealers.
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.
BMW is recalling some 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles because a battery cable connection might be too loose, causing overheating. This could lead to engine stalls, crashes, or fire. Affected owners should contact BMW for a free inspection or replacement.
An overheated battery cable connection can cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing crash risk. It also raises the chance of a fire due to excessive heat.
Owners of 2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of engine stalls, crashes, or fire.
Check if your 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicle was mailed a notification letter. The recall covers specific model years and trim levels.
Call 800-525-7417 to schedule a free inspection or replacement of the battery cable connection.
Dealers will check and tighten the positive battery cable connection to the starter-generator or replace it if needed.
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.
The connection between the positive battery cable and starter-generator may be too loose, causing overheating that could lead to engine stalls, crashes, or fire.
Your 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicle was mailed a notification letter on June 5, 2025, or you can check with BMW customer service.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the connection or replace the battery cable and starter-generator for free. Contact BMW at 800-525-7417 to schedule the fix.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V109000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 25V109000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
