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🧸 Product FR November 6, 2024

bmw. — x5, x6, x7, 7, 8, m340 voiture particulière

la fonction de protection contre la surcharge basée sur le logiciel ne peut pas empêcher suffisamment la surcharge du démarreur en cas de longues tentatives de démarrage répétées. le démarreur peut surchauffer ou des étincelles peuvent être produites à la suite d'un flux de coura...

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
bmw. — x5, x6, x7, 7, 8, m340 voiture particulière
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
BMW X5, X6, X7, 7 Series, 8 Series, M340i vehicles may pose a fire hazard. Repeated long attempts to start the engine can overheat the starter or cause sparks due to increased current flow, increasing the risk of fire.
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This alert was reported 676 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
118 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 14, 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? BMW cars may have a problem with the starter motor. If you try to start the car many times in a row, the starter can get too hot or make sparks. This could cause a fire.

What's happening? BMW has found that the starter motor’s safety feature does not always stop it from overheating. This can happen if you try to start the car too many times in a row.

Does this affect me? This problem affects certain BMW models in France. If you own one of these cars, you should check if it is part of the recall.

What should I do? Take your car to a BMW dealer right away. They will check and fix the starter motor for free. Do not keep trying to start the car if it does not start right away. Ask your BMW dealer for help.

🤖 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 · la fonction de protection contre la surcharge basée sur le logiciel ne peut pas empêcher suffisamment la surcharge du démarreur en cas de longues tentatives de démarrage répétées. le démarreur peut surchauffer ou des étincelles peuvent être produites à la suite d'un flux de courant accru. cela augmente le risque d'incendie.

First published
November 6, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/47963/rapex

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
bmw. — x5, x6, x7, 7, 8, m340 voiture particulière. BMW X5, X6, X7, 7 Series, 8 Series, M340i vehicles may pose a fire hazard. Repeated long attempts to start the engine can overheat the starter or cause sparks due to increased current flow, increasing the risk of fire.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 6, 2024 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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