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Automotive · South Korea · 2025-10-21

BMW X7/X6/X5/740i/750e Engine Control Unit programming error may violate regulations

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-10-21
Manufacturer	BMW Korea
Models affected	BMW X7 xDrive40i, BMW X6 xDrive40i M Sport, BMW X5 xDrive40i, BMW 740i, BMW 740i xDrive, BMW 750e xDrive, BMW X5 xDrive50e
Units affected	4263
Defect	A programming error has been identified in the Engine Control Unit (DME), leading to a recall due to the possibility that legal regulations (emission values) may not be complied with in special circumstances.
Component	Engine (Power Generation Device), Other
Remedy	Update with corrected software.
Recall number	K5899
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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