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Passenger car (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…

Read the official notice → Passenger car
Date
2025-05-09
Country
Germany
Brand
BMW
Product
Passenger car
Classification
fire
Category
Vehicles
Source
EU Safety Gate

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  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
  2. Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
  3. If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.

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