BMW — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2025-10-02

BMW 3 Series car's starter motor susceptible to water entry, causing corrosion

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-10-02
Models affected	3 SERIES
Model year	2018-2020
Defect	In the vehicles concerned, water can enter into the starter motor and cause corrosion._x000D_ As a result, it may no longer be possible to start the engine. A short circuit may also occur, causing local _x000D_ overheating of the starter motor. At worst, this may result in a vehicle fire. This can also occur when the _x000D_ vehicle is parked.
Remedy	Please contact your nearest Authorised BMW dealer and have the starter motor replaced.
Recall number	NQ20251002-0012550600
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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