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2025 BMW 3 Series recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 BMW 3 Series, filed between April 1, 2025 and April 1, 2025. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.

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Part	Filed	Risk
Electrical system: starter assembly	April 1, 2025	Fire risk

Electrical system: starter assemblyFire risk

Campaign 25V202000 · Filed April 1, 2025

Trims named in this campaign: 330i

What is wrong. The electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose.

What could happen. 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. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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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.

Check that your car is on the list

Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2025 BMW 3 Series may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN at NHTSA to see whether a campaign is open for your exact car.

How to confirm the repair is free

Call any authorized BMW dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.

If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, BMW may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or BMW customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.

Other model years of the 3 Series

More: all BMW recalls, check-engine codes, car repair costs.

2025 BMW 3 Series recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 BMW 3 Series have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 BMW 3 Series. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.

Is a recall repair on a 2025 BMW 3 Series free?

Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized BMW dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.

How do I know if my 2025 BMW 3 Series was already fixed?

Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows whether a campaign is open for that exact car. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-29. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.