# BMW of North America, LLC: Engine Starter Positive Battery Connection May Loosen (26V695000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| 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. |

## Why this score
- 45 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V695000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.