BMW — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2025-04-15
BMW 520i and X3 vehicles: starter generator electrical connection improperly assembled
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| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-04-15 |
| Manufacturer | B M W AUSTRALIA LTD. |
| Models affected | 520i and X3 |
| Model year | 2024 - 2025 |
| Units affected | 273 |
| Defect | Due to a manufacturing defect, an electrical connection within the vehicle’s starter generator may not have been assembled to specifications. This could cause a sudden loss of power whilst driving. In addition, a faulty connection may also generate excessive heat, which could lead to a vehicle fire. A sudden loss of motive power and/or a vehicle fire could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles should immediately contact their preferred authorised BMW dealer to check the affected components and if required replace the starter generator and associated wiring harness, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006334 |
| 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 | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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