2024–2025 BMW 520i And X3
- Affected
- 273
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 0012380600
- Supplier
- B M W AUSTRALIA LTD.
The defect
Due to a manufacturing defect, an electrical connection within the vehicle’s starter generator may not have been assembled to specifications. This could cause a sudden loss of power whilst driving. In addition, a faulty connection may also generate excessive heat, which could lead to a vehicle fire.
The hazard
A sudden loss of motive power and/or a vehicle fire could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property.
The remedy
Owners of affected vehicles should immediately contact their preferred authorised BMW dealer to check the affected components and if required replace the starter generator and associated wiring harness, free of charge.
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 273 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact B M W AUSTRALIA LTD. on 1800 243 675 to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Contact:
- BMW Australia’s Recall Hotline
- Phone:
- 1800 243 675
- Email:
- info@bmw.com.au
- Website:
- https://www.recall.bmw.com.au
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.