Recall 26V-695: 2018–2020 BMW 530e Iperformance, 2018–2020 BMW 530e Xdrive Iperformance and 1 more
BMW of North America, LLC recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Oct 21, 2026, covering about 45 vehicles.
The 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.
The risk
A loose positive battery cable can create sparking, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Starter Assembly Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V695000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 530e Iperformance | 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
| BMW 530e Xdrive Iperformance | 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
| BMW 740LE Xdrive Iperformance | 2018 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V-695?
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.
How is recall 26V-695 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.