BMW 530E Iperformance Recall 26V695: Loose Battery Cable Can Spark and Cause a Fire
What this recall means
The positive battery cable at the engine starter may loosen over time. A loose cable can create sparking, which increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Dealers will inspect the engine starter and replace it if necessary, at no charge to the owner. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 11, 2026. You can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Affected VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting December 11, 2026, and you can check your VIN for open recalls there at any time. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall 26V441.
Official recall details
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loose positive battery cable can create sparking, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.