A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid BMW 3 Series, 5 Series and 7 Series
- Period mentioned
- Built from 29/7/2014 to 12/11/2020
- Symptoms
- The engine stops starting, or the starter motor keeps running or short-circuits; it can overheat even with the ignition off.
- Possible cause described
- Water gets into the starter motor and damages it. BMW fixes it under campaigns 0012820600 and 0012840600 (Safety Gate alert SR/02525/26).
- Check for the garage
- Ask a BMW garage to check with the VIN whether either campaign is outstanding; if the starter keeps turning or you smell burning, switch off and do not leave the car next to buildings.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.