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BMW Korea Co., Ltd. BMW 520i, BMW 523d — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2025-06-12

BMW 520i, 523d 48V starter generator positive cable connection sleeve issue.

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-06-12
Manufacturer	BMW Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	BMW 520i, BMW 523d
Units affected	13
Defect	During the vehicle production process, the sleeve at the positive cable connection point between the 48V starter generator and the battery may have been installed with incorrect pressure. In such cases, the connection between the 48V starter generator and the battery may be degraded, leading to the battery not charging or the engine shutting down. Furthermore, increased contact resistance at the 48V starter generator and battery positive cable connection point could potentially cause a fire, leading to this recall.
Component	Other electrical components
Remedy	Replace with a normally produced 48V starter generator, and replace or repair the battery positive cable if necessary.
Recall number	K5723
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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