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Passenger cars (BMW X3 xDrive20d and 19 other models) - Repair
Official notice
26 Aug 2026
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (BMW X3 xDrive20d and 19 other models) - Repair. Starting system (starter) defect. Defective component: Starting system (starter). Condition and cause of the structure, system, or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Insufficient durability of the starter relay may cause abnormal contact wear through repeated engine starting and idling stop operation, allowing wear debris to accumulate at the contacts. Continued use in this condition may prevent the engine from starting or, in the worst case, cause a fire when the starter is activated, during driving, or in other circumstances. Published 2026-08-26.
What to do now
Recall notification number: 外-4224. Corrective measures: Replace the affected starter with an improved part on all vehicles.
Recall number
外-4224
Official notice
2026-08-26
The hazard
The hazard
Starting system (starter) defect. Defective component: Starting system (starter). Condition and cause of the structure, system, or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Insufficient durability of the starter relay may cause abnormal contact wear through repeated engine starting and idling stop operation, allowing wear debris to accumulate at the contacts. Continued use in this condition may prevent the engine from starting or, in the worst case, cause a fire when the starter is activated, during driving, or in other circumstances.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: BMW. Contact: ビー・エム・ダブリュー株式会社. Phone 0120-954-018.
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