12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 26V-695 · BMW vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC recall 26V-695 covers 45 BMW vehicles for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on October 21, 2026.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V695000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, and 2018-2020 530e xDrive vehicles. The postive battery cable on the engine starter may loosen.
The risk
A loose positive battery cable can create sparking, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 11, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 11, 2026. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall 26V441.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.