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Passenger car — recall
Automotive · European Union · 2026-09-18
Hazard: Fire
Passenger car Fire
| Country | European Union |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2026-09-18 |
| Manufacturer | Bmw |
| Models affected | 3L, 7L, G5L, e1*2007/46*0314*, e1*2007/46*0276*, e1*2007/46*1688* |
| Model identifiers | 3L, 7L, G5L, e1*2007/46*0314*, e1*2007/46*0276*, e1*2007/46*1688* |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Hazard | Fire |
| Hazard description | Water may enter the starter motor and cause damage. As a result, the engine may no longer start, or the starter motor may short-circuit or remain continuously activated. This could cause local overheating of the starter motor or thermal overload of surrounding components and lead to a vehicle fire, including when the ignition is switched off. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. |
| Defect | Water may enter the starter motor and cause damage. As a result, the engine may no longer start, or the starter motor may short-circuit or remain continuously activated. This could cause local overheating of the starter motor or thermal overload of surrounding components and lead to a vehicle fire, including when the ignition is switched off. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Remedy | Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 31/08/2026 |
| Recall number | SR/02525/26 |
| 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. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide → |
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