Passenger car
The engine starter’s electrical contacts may overheat and cause the vehicle to start improperly. Continued starting attempts can intensify the overheating and ignite surrounding components, potentially leading to a vehicle fire while driving or shortly after parking. The product does not comply with
Event record
- severitySevere
- typerecall
- placeGermany
- countryDE
- sourceEU Safety Gate (European Commission)
- first seen2026-10-14
- rendered2026-10-14 18:46 UTC
- brandBmw
- categoryMotor vehicles
- riskFire
- measuresType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
- country of originGermany
- caseSR/03823/25
What to do
- Check the model, batch and serial number against the official notice.
- Stop using the product and follow the stated remedy.
- Report incidents to the national market surveillance authority.
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Check the model, batch and serial number against the official notice. Stop using the product and follow the stated remedy. Report incidents to the national market surveillance authority.