The positive battery cable of the starter-generator may not have been manufactured correctly. This could result in a loose electrical connection, leading to excessive contact resistance. The vehicle cannot charge or start. Contact points in the starter-generator could overheat and cause a vehicle fire.
The BMW 4 Series vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 1 September 2023 and 25 February 2025.
BMW recall code: 0012380600, 0012390600
Affected models: 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, X3, X5
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 37,430
Source: Rapex Alert 19/2025 SR/01734/25