12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 25V-109 · 2025 BMW X3
BMW of North America, LLC recall 25V-109 covers 114 2025 BMW X3 for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on February 21, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V109000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.