NHTSANHTSA recall 26V695000 · Oct 21, 2026

BMW of North America, LLC: Engine Starter Positive Battery Connection May Loosen

Recall found

Product

2018 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, and 2018-2020 530e xDrive vehicles

Hazard

A loose positive battery cable can create sparking, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Summary: 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.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall type: Vehicle
Potentially affected: 45

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.

Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Nov 3, 2026, 1:33 AM EST. The agency notice is the final word.