EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Bmw “Series 2, Series 3, Series 4, Series 5, Series 6, Series 7, X3, X4, X5, X6, Z4” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02180/26
Summary
The RSW22 starter with reinforced water tightness (RWT) may experience increased abrasion of the magnetic contact, causing deposits to build up at the lowest point inside the relay. These deposits may increase relay contact resistance, leading to starting failures or short circuits. If a short circuit occurs, either when attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibration-related movement of the…
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Product
Passenger car — Bmw
- Brand
- Bmw
- Name / model
- Series 2, Series 3, Series 4, Series 5, Series 6, Series 7, X3, X4, X5, X6, Z4 · e1*2018/858*00122*04 - e1*2018/858*00122*05 - e1*2018/858*00122*06 - e1*2018/858*00122*07 - e1*2018/858*00122*08 - e1*2018/858*00122*10 - e1*2018/858*00123*03 - e1*2018/858*00123*04 , e1*2007/46*1797*11 - e1*2007/46*194
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: 31.07.2020 - 26.02.2026
What is the risk?
- The RSW22 starter with reinforced water tightness (RWT) may experience increased abrasion of the magnetic contact, causing deposits to build up at the lowest point inside the relay. These deposits may increase relay contact resistance, leading to starting failures or short circuits. If a short circuit occurs, either when attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibration-related movement of the deposits, it could cause a thermal event and increase the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 07/07/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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