Bmw · Series 2, Series 3, Series 4, Series 5, Series 6, Series 7, X3, X4, X5, X6, Z4

The RSW22 starter with reinforced water tightness (RWT) may experience increased abrasion of the magnetic contact, causing deposits to build up at the lowest point inside the relay. These deposits may increase relay contact resistance, leading to starting failures or short circuits. If a short circuit occurs, either when attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibration-related movement of the deposits, it could cause a thermal event and increase the risk of 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: 07 August 2026
Notifying authority: France
Catalog checked: 11 September 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: 07/07/2026

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/02180/26
Model: e1*2018/858*00122*04 - e1*2018/858*00122*05 - e1*2018/858*00122*06 - e1*2018/858*00122*07 - e1*2018/858*00122*08 - e1*2018/858*00122*10 - e1*2018/858*00123*03 - e1*2018/858*00123*04 , e1*2007/46*1797*11 - e1*2007/46*1947*09 - e1*2007/46*1947*11 - e1*2007/46*1947*12 - e1*2007/46*1947*13 - e1*2007/46*1947*14 - e1*2007/46*1949*07 - e1*2007/46*1949*08 - e1*2007/46*1949*09, e1*2007/46*1949*10 - e1*2007/46*2017*04 - e1*2007/46*2017*05 - e1*2007/46*2017*08 - e1*2007/46*2017*09 - e1*2007/46*2017*10 - e1*2007/46*2017*11 - e1*2007/46*2017*12 - e1*2007/46*2017*14 , e1*2007/46*2126*00 - e1*2007/46*2126*01 - e1*2007/46*2126*05 - e1*2007/46*2126*06 - e1*2007/46*2126*07 - e1*2007/46*2126*08 - e1*2007/46*2126*09 - e1*2007/46*2126*10 - e1*2018/858*00122*03 , e1*2018/858*00123*05 - e1*2018/858*00123*06 - e1*2018/858*00123*07

Classification

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

Product description

Passenger car.