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BMW Korea Co., Ltd. 32 models including BMW 320d. — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2026-03-04

BMW 320d and other models: starter motor quality issue may cause startup failure

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-04
Manufacturer	BMW Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	32 models including BMW 320d.
Units affected	67878
Defect	Due to a production quality issue with the starter motor, the solenoid switch inside the starter motor may wear out during vehicle startup, leading to the generation of metal deposits. In such cases, the vehicle may not start smoothly or may not start at all. A short circuit in the solenoid switch can also cause localized overheating within the starter motor. This overheating may result in smoke or odors while driving or after exiting the vehicle, and in extremely rare cases, there is a possibility of fire. This recall is initiated due to the confirmation of such possibilities.
Remedy	Replace with a new, problem-free starter motor.
Recall number	K6068
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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