recall information
Recall number
REC-006667
Campaign number
0012820600 and 0012840600
Original published date
make and model information
Make
BMW
Model
330e iPe, 530e iPe and 740e iPe
Variants
Only vehicles in attached VIN list.
Year range
2015 - 2020
Affected units
292
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, moisture may be able to enter the starter motor causing corrosion and result in the engine not starting. Additionally, this may cause a short circuit while the vehicle is in operation or parked, potentially leading to a vehicle fire.
What are the hazards?
A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property
What should consumers do?
Vehicles should be parked outdoors away from structures and other vehicles until the starter motor has been replaced.
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted in writing by BMW requesting to schedule an appointment immediately with their preferred authorised BMW dealer to replace the starter motor, free of charge.
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted in writing by BMW requesting to schedule an appointment immediately with their preferred authorised BMW dealer to replace the starter motor, free of charge.
Supplier details
B M W AUSTRALIA LTD.
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
BMW Australia’s Recall Hotline
Contact phone
1800 243 675
Contact email
info@bmw.com.au
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
