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BMW Korea Co., Ltd. 30 models including BMW 320d — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2025-10-24

BMW 320d and other models: water may enter starter motor, causing overheating

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-10-24
Manufacturer	BMW Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	30 models including BMW 320d
Units affected	71010
Defect	Water may enter the starter motor. In such cases, if a short circuit occurs within the starter motor, localized overheating may occur, leading to a recall due to the confirmed possibility of fire occurring during vehicle operation or parking in extremely rare cases. (If you plan to park for an extended period, please contact the Recall Hotline (080-269-5181) for guidance on temporary measures.)
Component	Electrical System, Other
Remedy	Replace with a new starter motor that prevents water ingress. (This will be implemented for 1 year and 6 months or more starting from October 24, 2025. However, as this corrective action is part of a global recall, parts supply may not be smooth, which could lead to delays in service center appointments and repairs. Recall appointments are centrally managed by the Recall Hotline (080-269-5181), so please contact the Recall Hotline to schedule your appointment.)
Recall number	K5894
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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