BMW has issued a global recall for approximately 575,000 units manufactured between July 2020 and July 2022 due to a faulty starter motor. The defective component could lead to difficulties in starting the vehicle, over which continued cranking will result in increased wear in the magnetic switch and in rare cases, result in a short
BMW has issued a global recall for approximately 575,000 units manufactured between July 2020 and July 2022 due to a faulty starter motor.
The defective component could lead to difficulties in starting the vehicle, over which continued cranking will result in increased wear in the magnetic switch and in rare cases, result in a short circuit and risk of fire.
Among the models and variants affected include the G20 sedan, G21 estate, G28 (China long-wheelbase), G42 2 Series Coupe, G22 4 Series, G23 convertible, G26 Gran Coupe, G30 5 Series, G31 touring, G32 6 Series Gran Turismo and the G11 and G12 7 Series.
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It does not stop there, the list also includes some X- Series models, comprising the G01 X3, G02 X4 and G05 X6. Lastly, completing the list is the G29 Z4, or BMW’s version of the mechanically identical Toyota Supra A90.
Rectification for the recall comprises a replacement of the starter motor and according to BMW, certain models will require the 12V battery to be replaced too.
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The recall was first brought up by BMW Blog and you can check if your Malaysian model falls under the recall by clicking here, according to BMW Group Malaysia. They are working on determining the number of vehicles affected locally. Owners of units under the recall will be contacted directly.