Bmw · 3er, 4er, i4, 5er, i5, X3, G18 (X5), G68 (5er)

The positive battery cable of the starter-generator may not have been manufactured correctly. This could result in a loose electrical connection, leading to excessive contact resistance. The vehicle cannot charge or start. Contact points in the starter-generator could overheat and cause a vehicle fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Published: 09 May 2025
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/01734/25
Model: G4C, e1*2018/858*00122*, e1*2018/858*00317*, G3C , G3K, G3L, G3XN, G6E, G6K, G6L , e1*2007/46*1947*, e1*2007/46*2017*, e1*2007/46*2126*00-*01, e1*2018/858*00316*, e1*2018/858*00360*, e1*2018/858*00409*, individual approval

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Fire
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Passenger car.