BMW — recall
Automotive · Japan · 2025-11-12
Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国
BMW was recalled in Japan on 2025-11-12. In the starter, due to insufficient consideration of waterproofing, water may enter the interior of the starter relay if the vehicle is driven vigorously through puddles, etc. As a result, if use is continued as is, the contact points may short-circuit, leadi…
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-11-12 |
| Country of origin | ドイツ連邦共和国 |
| Manufacturer | BMW Japan Co., Ltd. |
| Models affected | BMW 318i, BMW 318i Touring, BMW 320i, BMW 320i Touring, BMW 320d xDrive, BMW 320d xDrive Tr., BMW 330i, BMW 330i Touring, BMW 420i Coupe, BMW 523i, BMW 523i Touring, BMW 523d, BMW 523d xDrive, BMW 523d Touring, BMW 523d xDrive Touring, BMW 530i, BMW 530i Touring, BMW 623d Gran Turismo, BMW 630i Gran Turismo, BMW X3 xDrive20i, BMW X3 xDrive20d, BMW X4 xDrive20d, BMW X4 xDrive30i, BMW Z4 sDrive 20i |
| Units affected | 40464 |
| Defect | In the starter, due to insufficient consideration of waterproofing, water may enter the interior of the starter relay if the vehicle is driven vigorously through puddles, etc. As a result, if use is continued as is, the contact points may short-circuit, leading to engine start failure or, in the worst case, there is a risk of fire. |
| Component | Starting device (Starter) |
| Remedy | All vehicles will have the affected starter replaced with an improved part. |
| Recall number | 外-4101 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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