BMW recall: Replace the Engine Starter Motor
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- For affected vehicles there is a concern involving water ingress and corrosion to the starter motor for where a short circuit cannot be ruled out. It is strongly recommended to park the vehicle outdoors and not in the immediate vicinity of buildings until the repair…
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. Replacement of the starter motor.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
For affected vehicles there is a concern involving water ingress and corrosion to the starter motor for where a short circuit cannot be ruled out. It is strongly recommended to park the vehicle outdoors and not in the immediate vicinity of buildings until the repair has been carried out.
The fix
Replacement of the starter motor.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 SERIES SALOON PHEV | 26 Oct 2015 | 31 Jul 2018 | 11,898 |
| 7 SERIES SALOON PHEV | 19 Aug 2016 | 22 Feb 2019 | 236 |
| 7 SERIES SALOON LWB PHEV | 17 Mar 2016 | 20 Feb 2019 | 230 |
| 5 SERIES SALOON PHEV | 27 Feb 2017 | 29 Jun 2020 | 11,097 |
| 5 SERIES LWB PHEV | 16 Nov 2018 | 16 Nov 2018 | 1 |
| 1 SERIES 5 DOOR HATCH | 22 Feb 2017 | 29 May 2019 | 8,548 |
| 1 SERIES 3 DOOR HATCH | 25 Feb 2017 | 13 May 2019 | 762 |
| X3 | 14 Jul 2017 | 5 Nov 2020 | 18,415 |
| X4 | 12 Dec 2017 | 15 Dec 2020 | 3,389 |
| 7 SERIES SALOON | 16 Jun 2017 | 11 Sep 2018 | 20 |
| 7 SERIES SALOON LWB | 6 Oct 2017 | 14 Dec 2018 | 7 |
| 3 SERIES SALOON | 20 Feb 2018 | 21 Jun 2021 | 21,604 |
| 3 SERIES TOURING | 5 Feb 2019 | 16 Sep 2020 | 3,047 |
| 4 SERIES COUPE | 5 Dec 2019 | 24 Jul 2020 | 59 |
| 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE | 11 Feb 2020 | 10 Mar 2020 | 2 |
| Z4 | 21 Aug 2018 | 1 Sep 2020 | 2,677 |
| 5 SERIES SALOON | 18 Aug 2016 | 1 Sep 2020 | 22,821 |
| 5 SERIES TOURING | 2 Feb 2017 | 30 Jul 2020 | 9,244 |
| 6 SERIES GT | 6 Mar 2018 | 25 Jun 2020 | 967 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 27 October 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.