2018-2020 BMW 530E Iperformance, 2018-2020 BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance, 2018 BMW 740LE Xdrive Iperformance recall: Engine Starter Positive Battery Connection May Loosen
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 21, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
45 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2018-2020 BMW 530E Iperformance, 2018-2020 BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance, 2018 BMW 740LE Xdrive Iperformance.
- Compared with
BMW of North America, LLC has 14 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 23 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
287 earlier NHTSA recalls by BMW of North America, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Oct. 7, 2026 2021-2024 BMW R 18 recall: Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat
- Aug. 12, 2026 2020-2026 BMW 840I, 2020-2026 BMW 840I Xdrive, 2021-2023 BMW 540I and 3 more models recall: Loss of Rear Wheel Power from Driveshaft Damage
- Aug. 12, 2026 2024-2026 BMW X3 recall: Incorrectly Attached Steering Spindle
- July 23, 2026 2020-2026 BMW S 1000 RR recall: Ignition Lock May Fail and Cause Engine Stall
- July 8, 2026 2016-2018 BMW 330E Iperformance, 2018-2020 BMW 530E Iperformance, 2018-2020 BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance and 1 more model recall: Park Outside: Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- BMW 530E Iperformance 2018-2020
- BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance 2018-2020
- BMW 740LE Xdrive Iperformance 2018
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V695000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 21, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 45 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record