Official recall record
Series 2, Series 3, Series 4, Series 5, Series 6, Series 7, X3, X4, X5, X6, Z4
- Issuing authority
- EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
- Alert date
- 2026-08-07
- Country of alert
- France
- Alert level
- Serious risk
- Alert type
- Fire
- Brand on record
- Bmw
What the authority reported
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.
What to do
Follow the instructions in the official notice — recall remedies (refund, repair, replacement, or disposal) are defined by the issuing authority and the responsible business, and they differ per recall. Do not rely on summaries, including this one.
Record last checked against the registry on 2026-09-08.
Other recalls from this brand
- 2026-09-18 · EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
3 series, 5 series, 7 series