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BMW 3 SERIES 2016-2020

Transport Canada · 2026-07-08 · Canada
Issuing authority
Transport Canada
Alert date
2026-07-08
Country of alert
Canada
Alert type
recall
Brand on record
BMW

What the authority reported

Issue: On certain vehicles, water could leak into the starter relay and cause it to corrode. If this happens, the relay could short circuit and the starter could overheat. Note: This recall only affects plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.

Safety Risk: A short circuit and/or a starter that overheats can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, BMW advises that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the engine starter.

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.

Verify at the source: Transport Canada — official record →
Record last checked against the registry on 2026-09-29.

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