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  • 06 Apr 2026BMW MOTORRAD UK M1000R / XRRef R/2026/145

    Renewing complete multi-function switch on left handlebar

    Defect

    The indicator switch may self cancel when activated

    Remedy

    Replace multi-function switch on handlebar

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    0000612600
    Build start
    15 Jan 2026
    Build end
    30 Jan 2026
  • 06 Apr 2026BMW MOTORRAD UK R12 G/SRef R/2026/145

    Renewing complete multi-function switch on left handlebar

    Defect

    The indicator switch may self cancel when activated

    Remedy

    Replace multi-function switch on handlebar

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    0000612600
    Build start
    15 Jan 2026
    Build end
    30 Jan 2026
  • 06 Apr 2026BMW MOTORRAD UK F800GSRef R/2026/145

    Renewing complete multi-function switch on left handlebar

    Defect

    The indicator switch may self cancel when activated

    Remedy

    Replace multi-function switch on handlebar

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    0000612600
    Build start
    15 Jan 2026
    Build end
    30 Jan 2026
  • 06 Apr 2026BMW MOTORRAD UK F900R / GSRef R/2026/145

    Renewing complete multi-function switch on left handlebar

    Defect

    The indicator switch may self cancel when activated

    Remedy

    Replace multi-function switch on handlebar

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    0000612600
    Build start
    15 Jan 2026
    Build end
    30 Jan 2026
  • 06 Apr 2026BMW MOTORRAD UK R1300R / RTRef R/2026/145

    Renewing complete multi-function switch on left handlebar

    Defect

    The indicator switch may self cancel when activated

    Remedy

    Replace multi-function switch on handlebar

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    0000612600
    Build start
    15 Jan 2026
    Build end
    30 Jan 2026
  • 06 Apr 2026BMW MOTORRAD UK R12 nine TRef R/2026/145

    Renewing complete multi-function switch on left handlebar

    Defect

    The indicator switch may self cancel when activated

    Remedy

    Replace multi-function switch on handlebar

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    0000612600
    Build start
    15 Jan 2026
    Build end
    30 Jan 2026
  • 06 Apr 2026BMW MOTORRAD UK R1300GS / GSARef R/2026/145

    Renewing complete multi-function switch on left handlebar

    Defect

    The indicator switch may self cancel when activated

    Remedy

    Replace multi-function switch on handlebar

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    0000612600
    Build start
    15 Jan 2026
    Build end
    30 Jan 2026
  • 06 Apr 2026BMW MOTORRAD UK S1000RRef R/2026/145

    Renewing complete multi-function switch on left handlebar

    Defect

    The indicator switch may self cancel when activated

    Remedy

    Replace multi-function switch on handlebar

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    0000612600
    Build start
    15 Jan 2026
    Build end
    30 Jan 2026
  • 17 Mar 2026BMW 7 SERIES SALOON - HIGH SECURITYRef R/2026/092

    Checking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness

    Defect

    The Safety Recall relates to the air-conditioning wiring harness located behind the dashboard. On the affected vehicles the wiring harness was fixed very close to a screw connection on the interior microfilter housing cover. The microfilter of the air conditioning system will be regularly replaced as part of the oil service. It cannot be ruled out that cables may be damaged when replacing the microfilter during a workshop visit. The filter cover has to be removed from the lower part of the instrument panel. After replacing the filter the cover has to be refitted at which point the wires may become damaged or trapped. If the wiring harness is damaged this could lead to malfunctions of the air conditioning system as well as to a short circuit. In case of a short circuit a sensor may overheat while the vehicle is in operation. As a result smoke may develop from the instrument panel and subsequently a fire cannot be ruled out.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the air-conditioning wiring harness will be checked repaired if necessary and re-secured in a modified fixing.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    0061510900 0061520900
    Build start
    08 Nov 2023
    Build end
    17 Nov 2023
  • 17 Mar 2026BMW M5Ref R/2026/092

    Checking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness

    Defect

    The Safety Recall relates to the air-conditioning wiring harness located behind the dashboard. On the affected vehicles the wiring harness was fixed very close to a screw connection on the interior microfilter housing cover. The microfilter of the air conditioning system will be regularly replaced as part of the oil service. It cannot be ruled out that cables may be damaged when replacing the microfilter during a workshop visit. The filter cover has to be removed from the lower part of the instrument panel. After replacing the filter the cover has to be refitted at which point the wires may become damaged or trapped. If the wiring harness is damaged this could lead to malfunctions of the air conditioning system as well as to a short circuit. In case of a short circuit a sensor may overheat while the vehicle is in operation. As a result smoke may develop from the instrument panel and subsequently a fire cannot be ruled out.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the air-conditioning wiring harness will be checked repaired if necessary and re-secured in a modified fixing.

    Vehicles affected
    273
    OEM ref
    0061510900 0061520900
    Build start
    30 Jul 2024
    Build end
    08 Apr 2025
  • 17 Mar 2026BMW M5 TouringRef R/2026/092

    Checking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness

    Defect

    The Safety Recall relates to the air-conditioning wiring harness located behind the dashboard. On the affected vehicles the wiring harness was fixed very close to a screw connection on the interior microfilter housing cover. The microfilter of the air conditioning system will be regularly replaced as part of the oil service. It cannot be ruled out that cables may be damaged when replacing the microfilter during a workshop visit. The filter cover has to be removed from the lower part of the instrument panel. After replacing the filter the cover has to be refitted at which point the wires may become damaged or trapped. If the wiring harness is damaged this could lead to malfunctions of the air conditioning system as well as to a short circuit. In case of a short circuit a sensor may overheat while the vehicle is in operation. As a result smoke may develop from the instrument panel and subsequently a fire cannot be ruled out.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the air-conditioning wiring harness will be checked repaired if necessary and re-secured in a modified fixing.

    Vehicles affected
    113
    OEM ref
    0061510900 0061520900
    Build start
    10 Dec 2024
    Build end
    08 Apr 2025
  • 17 Mar 2026BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2026/092

    Checking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness

    Defect

    The Safety Recall relates to the air-conditioning wiring harness located behind the dashboard. On the affected vehicles the wiring harness was fixed very close to a screw connection on the interior microfilter housing cover. The microfilter of the air conditioning system will be regularly replaced as part of the oil service. It cannot be ruled out that cables may be damaged when replacing the microfilter during a workshop visit. The filter cover has to be removed from the lower part of the instrument panel. After replacing the filter the cover has to be refitted at which point the wires may become damaged or trapped. If the wiring harness is damaged this could lead to malfunctions of the air conditioning system as well as to a short circuit. In case of a short circuit a sensor may overheat while the vehicle is in operation. As a result smoke may develop from the instrument panel and subsequently a fire cannot be ruled out.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the air-conditioning wiring harness will be checked repaired if necessary and re-secured in a modified fixing.

    Vehicles affected
    6,546
    OEM ref
    0061510900 0061520900
    Build start
    20 Jun 2023
    Build end
    08 Apr 2025
  • 17 Mar 2026BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2026/092

    Checking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness

    Defect

    The Safety Recall relates to the air-conditioning wiring harness located behind the dashboard. On the affected vehicles the wiring harness was fixed very close to a screw connection on the interior microfilter housing cover. The microfilter of the air conditioning system will be regularly replaced as part of the oil service. It cannot be ruled out that cables may be damaged when replacing the microfilter during a workshop visit. The filter cover has to be removed from the lower part of the instrument panel. After replacing the filter the cover has to be refitted at which point the wires may become damaged or trapped. If the wiring harness is damaged this could lead to malfunctions of the air conditioning system as well as to a short circuit. In case of a short circuit a sensor may overheat while the vehicle is in operation. As a result smoke may develop from the instrument panel and subsequently a fire cannot be ruled out.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the air-conditioning wiring harness will be checked repaired if necessary and re-secured in a modified fixing.

    Vehicles affected
    2,105
    OEM ref
    0061510900 0061520900
    Build start
    18 Mar 2024
    Build end
    09 Apr 2025
  • 17 Mar 2026BMW 7 SERIES SALOONRef R/2026/092

    Checking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness

    Defect

    The Safety Recall relates to the air-conditioning wiring harness located behind the dashboard. On the affected vehicles the wiring harness was fixed very close to a screw connection on the interior microfilter housing cover. The microfilter of the air conditioning system will be regularly replaced as part of the oil service. It cannot be ruled out that cables may be damaged when replacing the microfilter during a workshop visit. The filter cover has to be removed from the lower part of the instrument panel. After replacing the filter the cover has to be refitted at which point the wires may become damaged or trapped. If the wiring harness is damaged this could lead to malfunctions of the air conditioning system as well as to a short circuit. In case of a short circuit a sensor may overheat while the vehicle is in operation. As a result smoke may develop from the instrument panel and subsequently a fire cannot be ruled out.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the air-conditioning wiring harness will be checked repaired if necessary and re-secured in a modified fixing.

    Vehicles affected
    1,793
    OEM ref
    0061510900 0061520900
    Build start
    06 Jul 2022
    Build end
    08 Apr 2025
  • 02 Mar 2026BMW Z4Ref R/2026/054

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    The Safety Recall relates to the engine starter motor. The fault relates to the RSW22 starter RWT (reinforced water tightness). It was found that with RWT starters an increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can cause the growth of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn may increase the relay contact resistance resulting in false starts or even causing short circuits and possibly a thermal reaction. In case of a short circuit the possibility of a thermal event cannot be excluded. This may happen while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibrations causing a short circuit due to moving deposits.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the starter motor will be replaced with a variant by another supplier with a different design. Until the repair has been completed it is recommended to not leave the vehicle running unattended after starting the engine.

    Vehicles affected
    1,362
    OEM ref
    0012650600 / 0012660600 / 0012670600 / 0012680600
    Build start
    02 Sept 2020
    Build end
    25 Aug 2022
  • 02 Mar 2026BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLERef R/2026/054

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    The Safety Recall relates to the engine starter motor. The fault relates to the RSW22 starter RWT (reinforced water tightness). It was found that with RWT starters an increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can cause the growth of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn may increase the relay contact resistance resulting in false starts or even causing short circuits and possibly a thermal reaction. In case of a short circuit the possibility of a thermal event cannot be excluded. This may happen while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibrations causing a short circuit due to moving deposits.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the starter motor will be replaced with a variant by another supplier with a different design. Until the repair has been completed it is recommended to not leave the vehicle running unattended after starting the engine.

    Vehicles affected
    2,277
    OEM ref
    0012650600 / 0012660600 / 0012670600 / 0012680600
    Build start
    23 Sept 2020
    Build end
    31 Aug 2022
  • 02 Mar 2026BMW 4 SERIES GRAN COUPERef R/2026/054

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    The Safety Recall relates to the engine starter motor. The fault relates to the RSW22 starter RWT (reinforced water tightness). It was found that with RWT starters an increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can cause the growth of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn may increase the relay contact resistance resulting in false starts or even causing short circuits and possibly a thermal reaction. In case of a short circuit the possibility of a thermal event cannot be excluded. This may happen while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibrations causing a short circuit due to moving deposits.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the starter motor will be replaced with a variant by another supplier with a different design. Until the repair has been completed it is recommended to not leave the vehicle running unattended after starting the engine.

    Vehicles affected
    1,531
    OEM ref
    0012650600 / 0012660600 / 0012670600 / 0012680600
    Build start
    16 Apr 2021
    Build end
    29 Sept 2022
  • 02 Mar 2026BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2026/054

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    The Safety Recall relates to the engine starter motor. The fault relates to the RSW22 starter RWT (reinforced water tightness). It was found that with RWT starters an increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can cause the growth of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn may increase the relay contact resistance resulting in false starts or even causing short circuits and possibly a thermal reaction. In case of a short circuit the possibility of a thermal event cannot be excluded. This may happen while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibrations causing a short circuit due to moving deposits.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the starter motor will be replaced with a variant by another supplier with a different design. Until the repair has been completed it is recommended to not leave the vehicle running unattended after starting the engine.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    0012650600 / 0012660600 / 0012670600 / 0012680600
    Build start
    30 Oct 2020
    Build end
    01 Apr 2022
  • 02 Mar 2026BMW 3 SERIES SALOONRef R/2026/054

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    The Safety Recall relates to the engine starter motor. The fault relates to the RSW22 starter RWT (reinforced water tightness). It was found that with RWT starters an increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can cause the growth of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn may increase the relay contact resistance resulting in false starts or even causing short circuits and possibly a thermal reaction. In case of a short circuit the possibility of a thermal event cannot be excluded. This may happen while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibrations causing a short circuit due to moving deposits.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the starter motor will be replaced with a variant by another supplier with a different design. Until the repair has been completed it is recommended to not leave the vehicle running unattended after starting the engine.

    Vehicles affected
    9,574
    OEM ref
    0012650600 / 0012660600 / 0012670600 / 0012680600
    Build start
    18 Sept 2020
    Build end
    01 Feb 2024
  • 02 Mar 2026BMW X5Ref R/2026/054

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    The Safety Recall relates to the engine starter motor. The fault relates to the RSW22 starter RWT (reinforced water tightness). It was found that with RWT starters an increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can cause the growth of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn may increase the relay contact resistance resulting in false starts or even causing short circuits and possibly a thermal reaction. In case of a short circuit the possibility of a thermal event cannot be excluded. This may happen while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibrations causing a short circuit due to moving deposits.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the starter motor will be replaced with a variant by another supplier with a different design. Until the repair has been completed it is recommended to not leave the vehicle running unattended after starting the engine.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    0012650600 / 0012660600 / 0012670600 / 0012680600
    Build start
    07 May 2021
    Build end
    19 Jun 2021
  • 02 Mar 2026BMW 3 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2026/054

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    The Safety Recall relates to the engine starter motor. The fault relates to the RSW22 starter RWT (reinforced water tightness). It was found that with RWT starters an increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can cause the growth of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn may increase the relay contact resistance resulting in false starts or even causing short circuits and possibly a thermal reaction. In case of a short circuit the possibility of a thermal event cannot be excluded. This may happen while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibrations causing a short circuit due to moving deposits.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the starter motor will be replaced with a variant by another supplier with a different design. Until the repair has been completed it is recommended to not leave the vehicle running unattended after starting the engine.

    Vehicles affected
    2,687
    OEM ref
    0012650600 / 0012660600 / 0012670600 / 0012680600
    Build start
    18 Sept 2020
    Build end
    30 Sept 2022
  • 02 Mar 2026BMW X3Ref R/2026/054

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    The Safety Recall relates to the engine starter motor. The fault relates to the RSW22 starter RWT (reinforced water tightness). It was found that with RWT starters an increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can cause the growth of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn may increase the relay contact resistance resulting in false starts or even causing short circuits and possibly a thermal reaction. In case of a short circuit the possibility of a thermal event cannot be excluded. This may happen while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibrations causing a short circuit due to moving deposits.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the starter motor will be replaced with a variant by another supplier with a different design. Until the repair has been completed it is recommended to not leave the vehicle running unattended after starting the engine.

    Vehicles affected
    1,502
    OEM ref
    0012650600 / 0012660600 / 0012670600 / 0012680600
    Build start
    28 Sept 2020
    Build end
    28 Jan 2022
  • 02 Mar 2026BMW X4Ref R/2026/054

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    The Safety Recall relates to the engine starter motor. The fault relates to the RSW22 starter RWT (reinforced water tightness). It was found that with RWT starters an increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can cause the growth of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn may increase the relay contact resistance resulting in false starts or even causing short circuits and possibly a thermal reaction. In case of a short circuit the possibility of a thermal event cannot be excluded. This may happen while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibrations causing a short circuit due to moving deposits.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the starter motor will be replaced with a variant by another supplier with a different design. Until the repair has been completed it is recommended to not leave the vehicle running unattended after starting the engine.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    0012650600 / 0012660600 / 0012670600 / 0012680600
    Build start
    26 Apr 2021
    Build end
    06 Oct 2022
  • 02 Mar 2026BMW 4 SERIES COUPERef R/2026/054

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    The Safety Recall relates to the engine starter motor. The fault relates to the RSW22 starter RWT (reinforced water tightness). It was found that with RWT starters an increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can cause the growth of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn may increase the relay contact resistance resulting in false starts or even causing short circuits and possibly a thermal reaction. In case of a short circuit the possibility of a thermal event cannot be excluded. This may happen while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibrations causing a short circuit due to moving deposits.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the starter motor will be replaced with a variant by another supplier with a different design. Until the repair has been completed it is recommended to not leave the vehicle running unattended after starting the engine.

    Vehicles affected
    3,633
    OEM ref
    0012650600 / 0012660600 / 0012670600 / 0012680600
    Build start
    18 Aug 2020
    Build end
    14 Nov 2022
  • 02 Mar 2026BMW 6 SERIES GTRef R/2026/054

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    The Safety Recall relates to the engine starter motor. The fault relates to the RSW22 starter RWT (reinforced water tightness). It was found that with RWT starters an increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can cause the growth of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn may increase the relay contact resistance resulting in false starts or even causing short circuits and possibly a thermal reaction. In case of a short circuit the possibility of a thermal event cannot be excluded. This may happen while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibrations causing a short circuit due to moving deposits.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the starter motor will be replaced with a variant by another supplier with a different design. Until the repair has been completed it is recommended to not leave the vehicle running unattended after starting the engine.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    0012650600 / 0012660600 / 0012670600 / 0012680600
    Build start
    28 Jul 2021
    Build end
    03 Aug 2021

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