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BMW X3, X4, 3 SERIES, 4 SERIES, 5 SERIES — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-02-18

BMW vehicles' starter motor solenoid switch may experience increased wear

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-18
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	X3, X4, 3 SERIES, 4 SERIES, 5 SERIES
Model year	Model years 2020-2022
Defect	In the vehicles concerned, production influences can lead to increased wear in the Starter Motor solenoid switch after a large number of starting operations. As a result, the engine's starting capability degrades. It may then no longer be possible to start the vehicle's engine. In addition, a short circuit in the solenoid switch cannot be ruled out, which may lead to local overheating at the starter motor. In this case, smoke may be visible or perceptible while driving or exiting the vehicle. For this reason, BMW AG recommends that you do not leave the vehicle unattended after the engine …
Component	X3 2020 - 2022 (All B48 C/D engine variants G01), X4 2020 - 2022 (All B48 C/D engine variants G02), 3 SERIES 2020 - 2022 (All B48 C/D engine variants G20,21, ), 4 SERIES 2020 - 2022 (All B48 C/D engine variants G22,G23,G26), 5 SERIES 2020 - 2022 (All B48 C/D engine variants G30)
Recall type	Safety Recall
Remedy	Contact your nearest Authorised BMW Dealer
Recall number	0012650600
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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