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BMW X5 — recall
Automotive · United Kingdom · 2025-10-07
BMW X5 engine starter motor electrical contacts may overheat
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-10-07 |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Models affected | X5 |
| Units affected | 4 |
| Defect | For affected vehicles local overheating may occur at the electrical contacts of the vehicle's engine starter motor. This may cause an increase in current flow resulting in local overheating or risk of thermal event. |
| Remedy | Replacement of the starter motor. |
| Recall number | R/2025/406 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
|---|---|
| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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