B M W Australia Ltd. - BMW 2,3,4,5,7 Series (g12, G2x, G3x, G42) , X3 (g01) , X4 (g02), X5 (g05), Z4 (g29) 2020 - 2023

Product
Make: BMW. Model: 2,3,4,5,7 Series (G12, G2x, G3x, G42) , X3 (G01) , X4 (G02), X5 (G05), Z4 (G29). Affected units: 16,578. VIN: REC-006539-VIN-List-1.csv (CSV, 307.63 KB)
Reason
Due to a manufacturing defect, the starter motor solenoid switch can experience increased wear that could cause an internal short circuit. If this occurs, the driver may be unable to start the engine, and in the worst case, the overheating can lead to a fire during vehicle operation. Safety risk: A vehicle fire or the driver being unable to restart the engine could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants, and/or damage to property.
Classification
Unclassified
Category
vehicle recall
Country
Australia
Agency
DITR
Recall date
2026-02-17
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Australia-wide

Official recall notice from DITR

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/405c3d9d-14c7-4c1e-a418-ed7f649355ba