BMW recall: The battery cables on the 48v starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during production
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.
The fix
Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 SERIES | 7 Nov 2019 | 27 Aug 2020 | 388 |
| X5 | 5 Jun 2020 | 3 Dec 2020 | 388 |
| X4 | 2 Jun 2020 | 11 Nov 2020 | 388 |
| 5 SERIES | 28 Nov 2019 | 24 Sep 2020 | 388 |
| 4 SERIES | 17 Aug 2020 | 25 Sep 2020 | 388 |
| X3 | 10 Jun 2020 | 25 Nov 2020 | 388 |
| X7 | 5 Aug 2020 | 5 Jan 2021 | 388 |
| 3 SERIES | 3 Mar 2020 | 26 Oct 2020 | 388 |
| X6 | 5 Jul 2020 | 17 Nov 2020 | 388 |
| 3 SERIES | 24 Feb 2020 | 26 Oct 2020 | 388 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 25 January 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.