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BMW 5 SERIES 2018-2020

Transport Canada · 2026-10-21 · Canada
Issuing authority
Transport Canada
Alert date
2026-10-21
Country of alert
Canada
Alert type
recall
Brand on record
BMW

What the authority reported

Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the positive battery cable may not be secured properly to the starter and could become loose. If this happens, there could be electrical arcing(sparks) Note: This recall affects certain vehicles repaired by a BMW dealer during Transport Canada recall no. 2026-332.

Safety Risk: Electrical arcing could create the risk of a fire.

Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, BMW recommends not using the remote start function and not leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine running until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, 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 2026-11-12.

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