CanadaCertain 2021–2024 BMW 3 Series, 2021–2023 BMW 5 Series, 2021–2023 BMW X3, 2021–2022 BMW Z4, 2021–2023 BMW 4 Series, 2021–2023 BMW X4 and 2023 BMW 2 Series vehicles are affected; check your vehicle model and year against this list. The engine starter may not have been manufactured properly and could overheat, creating a fire risk. BMW recommends not using the remote start and not leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine running until dealers replace the starter; BMW will notify owners by mail.
How to identify it
2021–2024 BMW 3 SERIES
2021–2023 BMW 5 SERIES
2021–2023 BMW X3
2021–2022 BMW Z4
2021–2023 BMW 4 SERIES
2021–2023 BMW X4
2023 BMW 2 SERIES
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the starter could overheat.
A starter that overheats can create the risk of a fire.
What to do
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 replace the engine starter.
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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