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🧸 Product FR August 18, 2025

bmw — 3er, 4er, i4, 5er, i5, x3, g18 (x5), g68 (5er) voiture particulière

le câble de batterie positif du démarreur-générateur peut ne pas avoir été fabriqué correctement. cela pourrait entraîner une connexion électrique lâche, conduisant à une résistance de contact excessive. le véhicule ne peut pas charger ou démarrer. les points de contact dans le d...

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
bmw — 3er, 4er, i4, 5er, i5, x3, g18 (x5), g68 (5er) voiture particulière
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
A BMW recall affects certain 3 Series, 4 Series, i4, 5 Series, i5, X3, X5 and 5 Series vehicles. A faulty positive battery cable in the starter-generator may cause a loose electrical connection, leading to excessive contact resistance. This can prevent charging or starting and may cause overheating at the starter-generator contacts, creating a fire risk.
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This alert was reported 390 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
116 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 12, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a safety notice about some BMW cars. A wire in the battery system may not have been made correctly.

What's happening? The wire could become loose. This can cause too much heat and may start a fire in the car.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these BMW models, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Contact a BMW dealer right away. Do not drive the car until it has been checked.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
bmw
Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: incendie · le câble de batterie positif du démarreur-générateur peut ne pas avoir été fabriqué correctement. cela pourrait entraîner une connexion électrique lâche, conduisant à une résistance de contact excessive. le véhicule ne peut pas charger ou démarrer. les points de contact dans le démarreur-générateur peuvent surchauffer et provoquer un incendie du véhicule.

First published
August 18, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/47813/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
bmw — 3er, 4er, i4, 5er, i5, x3, g18 (x5), g68 (5er) voiture particulière. A BMW recall affects certain 3 Series, 4 Series, i4, 5 Series, i5, X3, X5 and 5 Series vehicles. A faulty positive battery cable in the starter-generator may cause a loose electrical connection, leading to excessive contact resistance. This can prevent charging or starting and ma...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 18, 2025 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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