BMW recalls almost 700,000 vehicles in China over fire safety risk
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Models affected in the BMW recall include 3 Series and 5 Series vehicles, as well as several X Series SUVs.
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BEIJING – BMW is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles in China due to coolant pump defects, a fresh setback for the German carmaker that is reeling from other vehicle faults.
BMW will recall 499,539 cars produced in China, and 188,371 imported vehicles from March 1, 2025, onwards, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation said in a statement on Oct 18.
Faulty coolant pump plugs fitted to some models may lead to corrosion or rust, which could cause short circuits and, in extreme cases, fires, the agency said.
Models affected include locally made 3 Series and 5 Series vehicles, as well as several imported X Series SUVs.
The recall follows a steep drop in deliveries in China, its biggest market by revenue.
In the third quarter, shipments of BMW and Mini brand cars in China slumped by 30 per cent, the sharpest drop in more than four years, the group said last week.
In September, BMW issued a profit warning due to a global recall of 1.5 million cars related to defective braking systems supplied by Continental.
Those faults are expected to cost the automaker nearly €1 billion (S$1.42 billion) to fix.
A BMW spokesperson was not immediately available for comment. BLOOMBERG
