NHTSA recall, Reported Oct 21, 2026

BMW 740Le xDrive, 530e iPerformance, and 530e xDrive Vehicles

The BMW 530e iPerformance has a positive battery cable that may loosen, creating sparking and increasing fire risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, and 2018-2020 530e xDrive vehicles. The positive battery cable on the engine starter may loosen. A loose positive battery cable can create sparking, increasing the risk of a fire. The recall affects 45 vehicles nationwide.

The issue was reported to NHTSA on October 21, 2026. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall 26V441. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 11, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from December 11, 2026.
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine starter, free of charge.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 11, 2026. You 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.
Watch your mail.

What you get Free repair

Read the notice on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Full text from NHTSA

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.