BMW — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2025-04-24

BMW auto: Inverter power cable insufficient design review, routed near holder, may cause damage

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-04-24
Manufacturer	BMW AG
Models affected	BMW X5 xDrive 50e
Units affected	27
Defect	Due to insufficient design review of the inverter power cable, the high-voltage battery cable is routed near the holder, and in some cases, the cable is pinched by the holder. As a result, the cable and holder may interfere due to driving vibrations, etc., damaging the cable and displaying a warning to the driver. In the worst case, the cable may break, making the vehicle unable to drive.
Recall number	外-3971
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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