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BMW 3BA-6K20; 3DA-5V20 — recall

Name: BMW 3BA-6K20; 3DA-5V20
Brand: BMW

Automotive · Japan · 2026-07-30

Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国

BMW starter relay durability insufficient, abnormal contact wear, engine may not start, fire risk

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-07-30
Country of origin	ドイツ連邦共和国
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	3BA-6K20; 3DA-5V20
Model year	BMW 320i Touring; BMW 320d xDrive
Units affected	2
Defect	In the starter, due to insufficient durability of the starting relay, repeated engine starts and idle stops can cause abnormal wear of the contacts, and wear debris may accumulate on the contact points. As a result, if use is continued, the engine may become unable to start, or in the worst case, there is a risk of fire during starter activation or while driving.
Component	Starting device (Starter)
Recall type	Vehicle
Remedy	All vehicles will have the affected starter replaced with an improved part.
Recall number	外-42130
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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