BMW issued a recall on 5 SERIES, 7 SERIES modelsVehiclesOct 21st, 2026 @ 12:00 AM UTC
Basic Details
Alert type: Recall
Category: Car
Department: Transport Canada
Notification type: Safety Mfr
System: Electrical
Units affected: 24
Manufacturer Recall #: G12 G30
Products
| Make | Model | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 5 SERIES | 2018.0 |
| BMW | 7 SERIES | 2018.0 |
| BMW | 5 SERIES | 2019.0 |
| BMW | 7 SERIES | 2019.0 |
| BMW | 5 SERIES | 2020.0 |
Issue
On certain vehicles, the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the positive battery cable may not be secured properly to the starter and could become loose. If this happens, there could be electrical arcing(sparks)
Safety Risk
Electrical arcing could create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions
To reduce the safety risk, BMW recommends not using the remote start function and not leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine running until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine starter.
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