BMW — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2025-06-12

宝马 car front end bolts connecting side members and bumper reinforcement may not be tightened

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-06-12
Manufacturer	BMW Japan Corp.
Models affected	BMW 116i and others
Units affected	4
Defect	Due to an improper manufacturing process, some left and right front end bolts connecting the side members and bumper reinforcement may not have been tightened to the specified torque. As a result, if use is continued as is, the loosening of the bolts may progress due to vibrations during driving, etc., potentially affecting occupant safety in the event of a frontal collision.
Recall number	外-4017
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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