Official recall atom
BMW of North America, LLC recall 25V202: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Official action
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Official identifier. 25V202
Date. 2025-04-01
Jurisdiction. United States
Hazard (official). 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.
Action / remedy (official). 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.
Potential units affected. 4,557 as published in the campaign file.
Owner notification date. 2025-08-08
Licence: United States Government public recall data
Attribution: Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall campaign
Campaign scope
Affected make/model groups in the official file
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