BMW of North America, LLC: Engine Starter Positive Battery Connection May Loosen (26V695000)
BMW of North America, LLC: Engine Starter Positive Battery Connection May Loosen (26V695000). Its units affected of 45 is below the median of 533 (20th percentile). Dated 15 days ago, it is in the active follow-up window. Score 20/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 45 · 20th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 0.1x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Subject | Engine Starter Positive Battery Connection May Loosen |
| NHTSA ID | 26V695000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 45 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| units affected percentile | 20th of 871 (median 533, 0.1x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-10-21
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:08:10 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: BMW of North America, LLC and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- BMW of North America, LLC's units affected: 20th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Medium: dated in the last 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
20 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 45 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for BMW of North America, LLC?
BMW of North America, LLC recall 26V695000: Engine Starter Positive Battery Connection May Loosen, 45 units.
How does BMW of North America, LLC compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 45 is below the median (20th percentile); smaller records often move faster and face less competition. It is 15 days old, still within a typical 45-day follow-up window. Its Recall Urgency Score of 20/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
BMW of North America, LLC vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW of North America, LLC | Vehicle | 45 | 20th | 2026-10-21 |
| Nissan North America, Inc. | Vehicle | 51 | 22nd | 2026-03-26 |
| REV Recreation Group | Vehicle | 12 | 10th | 2026-04-23 |
| Kia America, Inc. | Vehicle | 8 | 8th | 2026-07-02 |
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