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BMW 5 SERIES; 7 SERIES — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2026-10-21

BMW, engine starter may cause fire

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-10-21
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	5 SERIES; 7 SERIES
Model year	2018; 2019; 2020
Units affected	24
Defect	Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the positive battery cable may not be secured properly to the starter and could become loose. If this happens, there could be electrical arcing(sparks) Note: This recall affects certain vehicles repaired by a BMW dealer during Transport Canada recall no. 2026-332. Safety Risk: Electrical arcing could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, BMW recommends not using the remote start function and not leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine run…
Component	Electrical
Recall type	Car
Recall number	2026515
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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