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Automotive · Japan · 2025-05-08

Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国

BMW vehicles: DME diagnostic program issue, on-board diagnostic functions may not perform correctly.

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-05-08
Country of origin	ドイツ連邦共和国
Manufacturer	BMW
Models affected	BMW X5 M60i xDrive, BMW X5M Competition, BMW X6 M60i xDrive, BMW X6M Competition, BMW X7 M60i xDrive, BMW XM LABEL, BMW XM
Units affected	175
Defect	In the diagnostic program of the on-board diagnostic device for the DME (Electronic control unit that oversees the entire engine control system), due to insufficient design consideration, diagnostic information may not be saved in memory and may be lost when an abnormality related to the variable valve mechanism (Valvetronic) is detected. Furthermore, if failures of related parts such as oxygen sensors are detected simultaneously, their diagnostic information may also be lost, and the warning light may not illuminate. As a result, if the amount of exhaust gas increases due to a failure of rel…
Component	Engine (Digital Motor Electronics)
Remedy	For all vehicles, the DME program will be updated. The above measure will be carried out by one of the following methods: By bringing the vehicle to a dealership and connecting it to a diagnostic tool. Or, once preparations are complete, it will be delivered to the affected vehicles via remote distribution, and users can install it themselves.
Recall number	外-3969
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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