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BMW DLA-8E20; 3LA-JA20PH; CLA-JA20P; DLA-7D20 — recall

Name: BMW DLA-8E20; 3LA-JA20PH; CLA-JA20P; DLA-7D20
Brand: BMW

Automotive · Japan · 2026-09-17

Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国

BMW Starter waterproofing insufficient, water may enter relay, causing short circuit or fire.

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-09-17
Country of origin	ドイツ連邦共和国
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	DLA-8E20; 3LA-JA20PH; CLA-JA20P; DLA-7D20
Model year	BMW 330e; BMW 530e; iPerformance; BMW 740e; iPerfomance
Units affected	4807
Defect	Regarding the starter, due to insufficient consideration of waterproofing, water may enter the interior of the starter relay if the vehicle is driven vigorously through puddles, etc. As a result, if use is continued as is, the contact points may short-circuit, leading to engine start failure, and in the worst case, there is a risk of fire.
Component	Starting device (Starter)
Recall type	Vehicle
Remedy	For all affected vehicles, the relevant starter will be replaced with an improved part.
Recall number	外-42340
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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