BMW — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2025-10-02

BMW X3, 5 Series, X4 cars' starter motor susceptible to water entry, causing corrosion

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-10-02
Models affected	X3, 5 SERIES, X4
Model year	2016-2020
Defect	In the vehicles concerned, water can enter into the starter motor and cause corrosion.
Remedy	Please contact your nearest authorised BMW dealer and have the starter motor replaced.
Recall number	NQ20251002-0012560600
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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