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  • 27 Oct 2025BMW 3 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2025/405

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    3,047
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0012550600 0012560600 0012570600 0012620600
    Build start
    05 Feb 2019
    Build end
    16 Sept 2020
  • 27 Oct 2025BMW 4 SERIES COUPERef R/2025/405

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    59
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0012550600 0012560600 0012570600 0012620600
    Build start
    05 Dec 2019
    Build end
    24 Jul 2020
  • 27 Oct 2025BMW 1 SERIES 5 DOOR HATCHRef R/2025/405

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    8,548
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0012550600 0012560600 0012570600 0012620600
    Build start
    22 Feb 2017
    Build end
    29 May 2019
  • 27 Oct 2025BMW 3 SERIES SALOONRef R/2025/405

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    21,604
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0012550600 0012560600 0012570600 0012620600
    Build start
    20 Feb 2018
    Build end
    21 Jun 2021
  • 27 Oct 2025BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2025/405

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    22,821
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0012550600 0012560600 0012570600 0012620600
    Build start
    18 Aug 2016
    Build end
    01 Sept 2020
  • 27 Oct 2025BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLERef R/2025/405

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0012550600 0012560600 0012570600 0012620600
    Build start
    11 Feb 2020
    Build end
    10 Mar 2020
  • 27 Oct 2025BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2025/405

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    9,244
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0012550600 0012560600 0012570600 0012620600
    Build start
    02 Feb 2017
    Build end
    30 Jul 2020
  • 27 Oct 2025BMW 6 SERIES GTRef R/2025/405

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    967
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0012550600 0012560600 0012570600 0012620600
    Build start
    06 Mar 2018
    Build end
    25 Jun 2020
  • 27 Oct 2025BMW 7 SERIES SALOONRef R/2025/405

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    20
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0012550600 0012560600 0012570600 0012620600
    Build start
    16 Jun 2017
    Build end
    11 Sept 2018
  • 27 Oct 2025BMW 1 SERIES 3 DOOR HATCHRef R/2025/405

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    762
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0012550600 0012560600 0012570600 0012620600
    Build start
    25 Feb 2017
    Build end
    13 May 2019
  • 27 Oct 2025BMW 7 SERIES SALOON LWBRef R/2025/405

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0012550600 0012560600 0012570600 0012620600
    Build start
    06 Oct 2017
    Build end
    14 Dec 2018
  • 23 Oct 2025BMW 1 SERIESRef R/2025/443

    Seat Belt Rear Outer Seats

    Defect

    On affected vehicles either one or both of the outer most rear seats may not have been manufactured correctly and the sensitivity sensor may be deformed. If the sensor is not functioning correctly there is a risk the seat belt may not operate as intended.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the affected seatbelts will be checked and replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    4,423
    OEM ref
    0072840200 0072850200 0072860200 0072900200 0072910200
    Build start
    07 Aug 2025
    Build end
    30 Sept 2025
  • 23 Oct 2025BMW 2 Series Gran CoupeRef R/2025/443

    Seat Belt Rear Outer Seats

    Defect

    On affected vehicles either one or both of the outer most rear seats may not have been manufactured correctly and the sensitivity sensor may be deformed. If the sensor is not functioning correctly there is a risk the seat belt may not operate as intended.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the affected seatbelts will be checked and replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    379
    OEM ref
    0072840200 0072850200 0072860200 0072900200 0072910200
    Build start
    12 Aug 2025
    Build end
    30 Sept 2025
  • 23 Oct 2025BMW X1Ref R/2025/443

    Seat Belt Rear Outer Seats

    Defect

    On affected vehicles either one or both of the outer most rear seats may not have been manufactured correctly and the sensitivity sensor may be deformed. If the sensor is not functioning correctly there is a risk the seat belt may not operate as intended.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the affected seatbelts will be checked and replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    127
    OEM ref
    0072840200 0072850200 0072860200 0072900200 0072910200
    Build start
    01 Aug 2025
    Build end
    07 Oct 2025
  • 07 Oct 2025BMW X5Ref R/2025/406

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    For affected vehicles local overheating may occur at the electrical contacts of the vehicle's engine starter motor. This may cause an increase in current flow resulting in local overheating or risk of thermal event.

    Remedy

    Replacement of the starter motor.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0012590600
    Build start
    02 Oct 2018
    Build end
    12 Jun 2020
  • 06 Oct 2025BMW 3 SERIESRef R/2025/323

    Replace the Front Passenger Airbag Takata PSPI

    Defect

    For vehicles fitted with a Takata front passenger airbag with a PSPI inflator these vehicles have previously received a like for like replacement front passenger airbag via a previous safety recall campaign.

    Remedy

    The front passenger airbag module of the affected vehicles will now be replaced by an airbag module or an inflator that does not contain ammonium nitrate.

    Vehicles affected
    102,611
    OEM ref
    0072760200
    Build start
    03 May 1999
    Build end
    24 Aug 2006
  • 06 Oct 2025BMW 4 SERIESRef R/2025/407

    Screw Connection of the Power Supply

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the screw connection on the B+ power distributor in the vehicle's boot may have not been properly tightened.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the connections will be reworked.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    BMW – 00613009000
    Build start
    25 Jul 2025
    Build end
    25 Jul 2025
  • 23 Sept 2025BMW X1Ref R/2025/398

    Front Seat Belt Retractor

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the front seat belts may have damage to the torsion bar caused during manufacture. The retention function of the seat belt may not perform as expected in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the affected seatbelts replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    352
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0072780200 (Left) BMW - 0072790200 (Right) BMW - 0072800200 (Both)
    Build start
    18 Jun 2025
    Build end
    29 Jul 2025
  • 23 Sept 2025BMW 2 SERIES ACTIVE TOURERRef R/2025/398

    Front Seat Belt Retractor

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the front seat belts may have damage to the torsion bar caused during manufacture. The retention function of the seat belt may not perform as expected in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the affected seatbelts replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    49
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0072780200 (Left) BMW - 0072790200 (Right) BMW - 0072800200 (Both)
    Build start
    26 Jun 2025
    Build end
    25 Aug 2025
  • 23 Sept 2025BMW X2Ref R/2025/398

    Front Seat Belt Retractor

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the front seat belts may have damage to the torsion bar caused during manufacture. The retention function of the seat belt may not perform as expected in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the affected seatbelts replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    224
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0072780200 (Left) BMW - 0072790200 (Right) BMW - 0072800200 (Both)
    Build start
    18 Jun 2025
    Build end
    28 Jul 2025
  • 04 Sept 2025BMW X3Ref R/2025/279

    Replacing the Head Rest (2nd seat row)

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the outer headrests of the second row of seats may not have been manufactured correctly. In case of a collision or an accident they may not provide the necessary protection increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the headrest of the second row seats will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    411
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0052250200
    Build start
    11 Jul 2024
    Build end
    15 Jul 2025
  • 03 Sept 2025BMW X5Ref R/2025/360

    Check Windscreen Bonding reworking if necessary

    Defect

    For affected vehicles there is concern that a gap in the windshield urethane seal at the right A-pillar was created. Due to the gap water can ingress with possible water contamination of the glove box and carpet area including the Body Domain Control unit (BDC) and power distribution box.

    Remedy

    Check bonding of windshield and for water contamination if necessary reseal windscreen and and inspect electrical components replacing if required.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    BMW 0051290600
    Build start
    08 Aug 2025
    Build end
    11 Aug 2025
  • 23 Jul 2025BMW i4Ref R/2025/274

    Replacing the Cell Module of the High-Voltage Battery

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the battery module frame may have been manufactured using too much force. In conjunction with swelling force of the battery this could lead to failure and a possible thermal event within the vehicles life time.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the modules will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0061230900 / 0061240900
    Build start
    03 Jun 2022
    Build end
    07 Jun 2023
  • 23 Jul 2025BMW iXRef R/2025/274

    Replacing the Cell Module of the High-Voltage Battery

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the battery module frame may have been manufactured using too much force. In conjunction with swelling force of the battery this could lead to failure and a possible thermal event within the vehicles life time.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the modules will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    13
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0061230900 / 0061240900
    Build start
    23 Sept 2021
    Build end
    24 May 2023
  • 18 Jul 2025BMW 2 Series Gran CoupeRef R/2025/267

    Checking the Threaded Connection of Grounding Cable PCU48

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the ground connection cable on the 48V power supply control unit may not have been torqued to the correct specification.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the ground connection checked and re-torqued. If required the relevant cable and Power Control Unit will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    78
    OEM ref
    0061250900
    Build start
    19 Jun 2025
    Build end
    25 Jun 2025

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