Canada2026 BMW 2 Series vehicles (recall published in Canada) are affected; the issue involves a body panel behind the right tail light housing that may not have been sealed properly. Water could leak into the trunk and cause the park distance control and electronic power steering to stop working, and trunk wiring could be damaged causing short circuits or electrical arcing; a warning would display in the instrument cluster. None of the affected vehicles have been delivered to customers; BMW will instruct dealers to inspect and, if necessary, apply seam sealer before each vehicle is delivered.
How to identify it
2026 BMW 2 SERIES
The hazard
On a small number of vehicles, a body panel behind the right tail light housing may not have been sealed properly. As a result, water could leak into the trunk and cause the park distance control and electronic power steering not to work. Additionally, over time, wiring in the trunk could become damaged and cause a short circuit or electrical arcing (sparks).
Note: This problem would cause a warning to display in the instrument cluster.
A loss of power steering assist can cause a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit or electrical arcing can create the risk of a fire or injury.
What to do
None of the affected vehicles have been delivered to customers. BMW will instruct dealers to inspect and, if necessary, apply seam sealer to the body panel before each vehicle is delivered.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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