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BMW 2 SERIES, 3 SERIES, 4 SERIES, 5 SERIES, X3, X4, Z4 — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2026-01-30

BMW vehicles: engine starter may be improperly manufactured, could overheat

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-30
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	2 SERIES, 3 SERIES, 4 SERIES, 5 SERIES, X3, X4, Z4
Model year	2023, 2021 2022 2023 2024, 2021 2022 2023, 2021 2022
Units affected	6958
Defect	On certain vehicles, the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the starter could overheat._x000D_ A starter that overheats can create the risk of a fire.
Component	Engine
Remedy	To reduce the safety risk, BMW recommends not using the remote start function and not leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine running until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the engine starter.
Recall number	2026-040
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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