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Automotive · South Korea · 2025-05-16

BMW vehicles: 48V starter generator positive cable connection sleeve may be defective

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-05-16
Manufacturer	BMW Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	BMW 320i, BMW 320i Touring, BMW 420i Convertible, BMW 420i Coupe, BMW 420i Gran Coupe, BMW 520i, BMW 523d, BMW 523d xDrive, BMW 530i xDrive, BMW X3 20 xDrive, BMW X3 20d xDrive
Units affected	2213
Defect	During the vehicle production process, the sleeve of the positive cable connection between the 48V starter generator and the battery may have been installed with incorrect pressure. In such cases, the connectivity between the 48V starter generator and the battery may be degraded, leading to a failure in battery charging or engine shutdown. Furthermore, increased contact resistance at the connection point of the 48V starter generator and battery positive cable may lead to a risk of fire, resulting in a recall.
Component	Electrical system (other)
Remedy	Replace with a normally produced 48V starter generator and replace or repair the battery positive cable if necessary.
Recall number	K5703
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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