The country\u2019s regulator has said water may enter starter motor creating a risk of possible vehicle fires<\/p>\n
BMW and South Africa\u2019s consumer regulator have announced a recall of more than 12,000 vehicles across several of the German automaker\u2019s production lines, the second major recall by the brand in the region in recent months.
\nThe National Consumer Commission (NCC) said the recall involves the 3 Series (G20), 4 Series (G22), 5 Series (G30), Z4 (G29), X3 (G01), and X4 (G02) models.\u00a0
\nAccording to BMW Group South Africa, there is a risk of water entering the starter motor in these models, causing corrosion, which could prevent engine start, lead to a short circuit and \u201cin the worst case, this may result in a vehicle fire.\u201d
\n\u201cBMW has submitted that 12,491 vehicles are affected by the recall, and these vehicles were made available in South Africa from 2016,\u201d the NCC stated. The regulator advised owners to avoid driving through deep water that could submerge the starter motor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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BMW sold 12,057 premium cars units in South Africa in 2024, making it the top seller among premium brands. In the first quarter of 2025 about 3,200 BMWs were sold, representing a 40.6% share of the premium segment, according to IOL.
\nAccording to Sowetan Live, vehicle defects have been reported across all major manufacturers in South Africa, with Ford, Toyota and Land Rover leading this year\u2019s recalls. Ford\u2019s 2021\u20132022 Mustang was found to have a faulty low-pressure fuel pump, while BMW\u2019s X3 models had rear headrests that could fail in a crash. Volkswagen recalled Polos built between 19 and 23 May 2025 over rear axles that could detach.
\nIn July, Ford recalled over 1,000 Ranger and Everest vehicles in the region due to engine stalling and related issues, with most of the units in South Africa.<\/p>\n
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