BMW X3 Recall R/2025/186: rework/Replace The Starter Generator (SGR), Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Jun 2025
- Launched
- 81
- vehicles in the UK
- 0012380600
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X3 vehicles built between 20 November 2024 and 24 February 2025. The screw connection of the positive battery cable onto the starter generator may not have been performed to specification. The dealer will replace the starter generator and positive cable will be reworked / replaced if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The screw connection of the positive battery cable onto the starter generator may not have been performed to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Rework/Replace the Starter Generator (SGR) Defect: On affected vehicles the screw connection of the positive battery cable onto the starter generator may not have been performed to specification. Remedy: On affected vehicles the starter generator will be replaced and positive cable will be reworked / replaced if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rework/Replace the starter generator (SGR).
The Fix
The dealer will replace the starter generator and positive cable will be reworked / replaced if required.
Are You Affected?
X3 built between 20 November 2024 and 24 February 2025 may be included. BMW estimates 81 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0012380600 or the DVSA reference R/2025/186. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 1 Series, 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 2 Series and 22 moreTakata driver and/or passenger airbag recall (Global VINs) | Urgent | R/2025/349 | |
| X3Programming control units (Steering gear) | Urgent | R/2025/535 | |
| 1 Series 3 Door Hatch, 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 3 Series, 3 Series PHEV and 14 moreReplace the engine starter motor | Urgent | R/2025/405 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2025/135 on 26 Mar 2025, for replace rear brake hose G45. The one launched after it was R/2025/267 on 18 Jul 2025, for checking the threaded connection of grounding cable PCU48. You can also see every BMW recall and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/186, launched 1 June 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.