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BMW Korea BMW 320i, BMW 420i Convertible, BMW 520i, BMW 530i xDrive, BMW X3 20 xDrive, BMW X3 20d xDrive — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2025-08-21

BMW 3, 4, 5 Series, X3 vehicles due to damaged 48V starter generator cable sleeve

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-08-21
Manufacturer	BMW Korea
Models affected	BMW 320i, BMW 420i Convertible, BMW 520i, BMW 530i xDrive, BMW X3 20 xDrive, BMW X3 20d xDrive
Units affected	17
Defect	During the vehicle manufacturing 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 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 could potentially cause a fire. This recall is initiated due to this possibility.
Component	Other electrical components
Remedy	Replace with a normally manufactured 48V starter generator and replace or repair the battery positive cable if necessary.
Recall number	K5820
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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