BMW 3 Series Saloon Phev: Replace The Engine Starter Motor
Recall Summary BMW is recalling approximately 91,562 vehicles across multiple models due to a faulty starter motor that can corrode and short circuit from water damage. The affected models include the 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 Series, along with the X3, X4, and Z4. The fix involves replacing the starter motor.
- Recalling firm
- BMW
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW 3 SERIES SALOON PHEV, BMW 7 SERIES SALOON PHEV, BMW 7 SERIES SALOON LWB PHEV, BMW 5 SERIES SALOON PHEV, BMW 5 SERIES LWB PHEV, BMW 1 SERIES 5 DOOR HATCH, BMW 1 SERIES 3 DOOR HATCH, BMW X3, BMW X4, BMW 7 SERIES SALOON, BMW 7 SERIES SALOON LWB, BMW 3 SERIES SALOON, BMW 3 SERIES TOURING, BMW 4 SERIES COUPE, BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE, BMW Z4, BMW 5 SERIES SALOON, BMW 5 SERIES TOURING, BMW 6 SERIES GT. Units affected: 115,024
- Reason
- For affected vehicles there is a concern involving water ingress and corrosion to the starter motor for where a short circuit cannot be ruled out. It is strongly recommended to park the vehicle outdoors and not in the immediate vicinity of buildings until the repair has been carried out. Remedy: Replacement of the starter motor.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2025-10-27
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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