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Mexico's Profeco Orders Review of 5,048 BMWs Over Starter-Motor Fire Risk

Owners are urged to park outdoors pending free starter‑motor replacements coordinated by BMW México.

Overview

  • The active call covers 2019–2021 models including 220i Coupé, 3 Series, 5 Series, X3, X4 and Z4 sold in Mexico.
  • Profeco cites potential water intrusion into the starter motor that can cause corrosion, no-start conditions, short circuits, local overheating and, in rare cases, fires even when parked.
  • BMW México is offering no-cost starter‑motor replacements and is contacting affected owners through dealers, email, phone and in‑car notifications.
  • The alert will remain in effect indefinitely as Profeco monitors compliance and urges consumers to report anomalies through its official channels.
  • Some coverage notes the initial alert was issued on November 18, 2025, with today’s notice detailing affected models and the remedy process now underway.