Recalls: BMW G21 3-Series Touring
Overview
OverviewManufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: BMW G21 3-Series Touring
2018-19 BMW G21 3-Series Touring: steering track rods may break
In July 2020, recall campaign 00 32 1403 00 was issued for BMW G21 3-Series Touring vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 27 September 2018 to 1 August 2019. Exposure to high temperatures and vibrational loads could cause the steering track rods in these vehicles to be damaged. If the steering track rods were damaged or broken, steering ability would be impaired such that the vehicle may not steer as expected – this increased the risk of a collision and, in turn, the risk of injury and death. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18396.
2020 BMW G21 3-Series Touring: battery fire hazard
In January 2021, recall campaigns 0061650500 and 0061670500 were issued for BMW G21 3-Series Touring vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 29 January 2020 to 18 September 2020. In these vehicles, foreign bodies or particles may have entered the battery cells and could cause a short circuit in a fully charged high-voltage battery. A short circuit could cause a fire, increasing the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18591.
2019-20 BMW G21 3-Series Touring: starter motor could cause engine not to start
In October 2025, 2019-20 BMW G21 3-Series Touring vehicles were recalled, specifically the 320d, 320i and 330i models. Due to a manufacturing defect, inadequate sealing of the starter motor may allow moisture to enter the unit. This could cause corrosion within the starter unit and the engine may not start. In rare cases, it could also cause a short circuit and overheating of the starter motor – at worst, this could cause a vehicle fire (whilst parked or when driving). To fix, a BMW dealer was to replace the starter motor. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-006446.
2020-23 BMW G21 3-Series Touring: starter motor could cause fire
In February 2026, recall campaigns 0012650600 and 0012670600 were issued for 2020-23 BMW G21 3-Series Touring vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect, the starter motor solenoid switch could experience increased wear that could cause an internal short circuit. If this occurred, the driver may be unable to start the engine and, at worst, local overheating of the starter motor could lead to a fire while the vehicle was being driven. Both conditions increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants, while a vehicle fire also posed a risk of damage to property. Until the starter motor was replaced by an authorised BMW dealer, BMW recommended that the vehicle should not be left unattended while the engine was running, and that the Remote Engine Start function should not be used. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-006539.
Problems and faults: BMW G21 3-Series Touring
Overview
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Problems and faults: BMW G21 3-Series Touring
No information regarding common problems and faults for the BMW G21 3-Series Touring is currently available.
