recall information
Recall number
REC-006668
Campaign number
0012770600 and 0012790600
Original published date
make and model information
Make
BMW
Model
2 3 4 and 5 series plus X3 X4 and Z4
Variants
Only vehicles in attached VIN list.
Year range
2020 - 2025
Affected units
10,559
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, the starter motor solenoid switch can experience increased wear that could cause an internal short circuit. If this occurs, the driver may be unable to start the engine, and in the worst case, the overheating can lead to a fire during vehicle operation.
What are the hazards?
A vehicle fire or the driver being unable to restart the engine could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants, and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by BMW requesting they schedule an appointment with their preferred authorised BMW dealer for the free of charge starter motor replacement.
Note: BMW recommends that the vehicle is not left unattended while the engine is running and refrain from using any Remote Engine Start function. The short circuit could lead to local overheating of the starter motor, and the driver may see or smell smoke while driving or exiting the vehicle.
Note: BMW recommends that the vehicle is not left unattended while the engine is running and refrain from using any Remote Engine Start function. The short circuit could lead to local overheating of the starter motor, and the driver may see or smell smoke while driving or exiting the vehicle.
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.
