Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published February 21, 2025
BMW X3 2025 Recall: Overheated Battery Cable Risk of Fire and Crash
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. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81924-bmw-x3-2025-recall-overheated-battery-cable-risk-of-fire.
“BMW X3 2025 Recall: Overheated Battery Cable Risk of Fire and Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81924-bmw-x3-2025-recall-overheated-battery-cable-risk-of-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #25V109000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V109000).
BMW of North America, LLC recalled certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles due to an overheated battery cable connection that can cause an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash or fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on Feb. 21, 2025.
How to tell if you have it
BMW X3, 2025
What to do
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 hazard
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.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show BMW of North America, LLC has 291 other recalls on record since Oct. 12, 2009. Other recent recalls include the BMW 750e XDrive (2025) Recall: Power Loss Risk (Aug. 12, 2026), the BMW X3 (2024-2026) Steering Recall: Risk of Loss of Control (Aug. 12, 2026), and the BMW X4 (2025) Recall: Fire Risk from Engine Starter Overheating (Aug. 7, 2026). NHTSA has received 38 owner complaints for the 2025 BMW X3, with the latest received on Sept. 27, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicle was mailed a notification letter. The recall covers specific model years and trim levels.
Brand
BMW
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 800-525-7417 to schedule a free inspection or replacement of the battery cable connection.
Have Dealer Inspect Connection
Dealers will check and tighten the positive battery cable connection to the starter-generator or replace it if needed.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 3 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V109000 — BMW X3 2025 Recall: Overheated Battery Cable Risk of Fire and Crash
Hello,
I own a BMW X3 2025 Recall: Overheated Battery Cable Risk of Fire and Crash 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.
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.
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