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

Automotive · Canada · 2025-04-01

宝马 vehicles have improperly manufactured starter-generator power connectors

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-04-01
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	3 SERIES, 4 SERIES, 5 SERIES, X3
Model year	2025
Units affected	220
Defect	On certain vehicles, the power connector for the starter-generator may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the connection between the connector and the positive battery cable may be loose. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the connection could overheat._x000D_ A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Wiring that overheats could increase the risk of a fire.
Component	Electrical
Remedy	BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership. For certain vehicles, the dealer will replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable. For other vehicles, the dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable.
Recall number	2025-168
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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