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Bmw X5, X6, X7, 7, 8 (Coupe, Cabrio, Cran Coupe), M340 passenger car — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireOct 31, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Bmw X5, X6, X7, 7, 8 (Coupe, Cabrio, Cran Coupe), M340 passenger car — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Bmw X5, X6, X7, 7, 8 (Coupe, Cabrio, Cran Coupe), M340 passenger car — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Bmw X5, X6, X7, 7, 8 (Coupe, Cabrio, Cran Coupe), M340 passenger car — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Bmw X5, X6, X7, 7, 8 (Coupe, Cabrio, Cran Coupe), M340 passenger car — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Bmw X5, X6, X7, 7, 8 (Coupe, Cabrio, Cran Coupe), M340 passenger car — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Bmw X5, X6, X7, 7, 8 (Coupe, Cabrio, Cran Coupe), M340 passenger car — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The engine starter’s electrical contacts may overheat and cause the vehicle to start improperly. Continued starting attempts can intensify the overheating and ignite surrounding components, potentially leading to a vehicle fire while driving or shortly after parking. 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

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer

Product description

Passenger car.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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