NHTSA Campaign 25V202000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
NHTSA campaign 25V202000 covers 3 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the electrical system: starter assembly. The repair is free.
BMW of North America, LLC filed the report for 25V202000 with NHTSA on April 1, 2025; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 25V202000, NHTSA lists up to 4,557 potentially affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters for 25V202000 were scheduled from August 8, 2025, 129 days after the report.
25V202000 covers 3 models from BMW, model years 2025.
Owners of the model years 25V202000 covers have filed at least 18 complaints naming the electrical system, about this defect or others in the same group.
Among the 25V202000 vehicles, the 2025 BMW X3 has the most (15).
By potentially affected vehicles, 25V202000 ranks 109 of 282 BMW of North America, LLC recalls on this site.
Besides 25V202000, BMW of North America, LLC has 40 other recalls on the electrical system on this site; the one before 25V202000 was 25V109000, reported on February 21, 2025.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive) and X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose.
- The risk
- A loose starter-generator connection can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the wiring may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported April 1, 2025
Vehicles covered by 25V202000 (3)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 25V202000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: April 1, 2025. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted