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RECALL · BMW

Ground cable screwed on incorrectly that may heat up and damage the power control unit, with a risk of fire (1 Series F70 and 2 Series of June 2025)

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.

Engine / equipment
Ground cable screw connection and power control unit (PCU): BMW 1 Series (F70), 2 Series Gran Coupé (F74) and 2 Series Active Tourer (U06)
Period mentioned
Built from 19/6/2025 to 25/6/2025
Symptoms
The official alert describes no early warning signs.
Possible cause described
The ground cable may be screwed on incorrectly: the contact resistance increases and the screw connection may heat up; it can also damage the power control unit (PCU), increasing the risk of fire. It is the European Safety Gate alert SR/03054/25 (Germany), with BMW campaigns 0061250900 and 0061260900.
Check for the garage
If your car was built in late June 2025, ask a BMW dealer, with the VIN, whether either of these recalls is outstanding. If you notice a burning smell or an electrical warning appears, stop and do not leave the car next to buildings.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Manufacturer recall campaigns are normally carried out free of charge at the brand's official service. Ask the dealer whether your car is affected: it depends on the chassis number (VIN), the market and the production date.

How is it checked?

If your car was built in late June 2025, ask a BMW dealer, with the VIN, whether either of these recalls is outstanding. If you notice a burning smell or an electrical warning appears, stop and do not leave the car next to buildings.

What are the symptoms?

The official alert describes no early warning signs.

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
BMW
Engine / equipment
Ground cable screw connection and power control unit (PCU): BMW 1 Series (F70), 2 Series Gran Coupé (F74) and 2 Series Active Tourer (U06)
Period mentioned
Built from 19/6/2025 to 25/6/2025

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