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Recalls 2
Electrical system: starter assembly
- What is wrong
- 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 beginning December 11, 2026. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall 26V441.
Recall number 26V695000 · Recall details
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 530e xDrive, 2017-2019 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, 2016-2018 330e iPerformance vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
- Risk
- A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on beginning August 28, 2026.
Recall number 26V441000 · Recall details
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Is the 2018 BMW 530e Iperformance reliable?
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How many recalls does the 2018 BMW 530e Iperformance have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system.
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