2022–2025 BMW 520i
- Affected
- 1,032
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 0061510900
- Supplier
- B M W AUSTRALIA LTD.
The defect
The air conditioning (A/C) wiring harness may become damaged during routine microfilter (cabin air filter) replacement. This may cause an internal short circuit, which could lead the sensor to overheat. This could pose a risk of smoke entering the cabin or a vehicle fire while driving.
The hazard
Cabin smoke or a vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property.
The remedy
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by BMW requesting they immediately schedule an appointment with their preferred authorised BMW dealer to have the rectification carried out, free of charge.Note: Owners/operators should NOT use the following remote functions until the repair has been completed: Climate control, departure plan, pre-cooling, pre-heating, Remote Engine Start (if available in the market).
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 1,032 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact B M W AUSTRALIA LTD. on 1800 243 675 to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Contact:
- BMW Australia’s Recall Hotline
- Phone:
- 1800 243 675
- Email:
- info@bmw.com.au
- Website:
- https://www.recall.bmw.com.au
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.