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Automotive · Japan · 2026-02-26
Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国

BMW was recalled in Japan on 2026-02-26. In the electric power steering, due to insufficient design review of the steering gear box control unit software, when the steering moment sensor fails, the auxiliary sensor may not transmit correct information to the electric control motor, causing the steer…

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CountryJapan
CategoryAutomotive
Published2026-02-26
Country of originドイツ連邦共和国
ManufacturerBMW Japan
Models affectedBMW X3 20 xDrive, BMW X3 20d xDrive, BMW X3 M50 xDrive
Units affected740
DefectIn the electric power steering, due to insufficient design review of the steering gear box control unit software, when the steering moment sensor fails, the auxiliary sensor may not transmit correct information to the electric control motor, causing the steering assist function to become unstable. As a result, while driving, steering effort may increase, vibrations may occur in the steering wheel, and in the worst case, the steering wheel may turn unintentionally.
ComponentSteering system (steering gear box control unit)
RemedyFor all vehicles, the software will be rewritten with a countermeasure program. The above measure will be carried out by one of the following methods: By bringing the vehicle to a dealership and connecting it to a diagnostic tool. Once preparations are complete, it will be delivered to the affected vehicles via remote distribution for the user to install themselves.
Recall number外-4147
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