ItalyBMW has initiated one of the largest recalls in its history, affecting 744,234 vehicles worldwide due to a potential fire risk caused by a defect in the starter relay. The recall includes 13 models produced between July 2020 and February 2026, such as the Series 3, Series 5, X5, and the i3 electric car. These vehicles may have deposits in the starter relay that could cause fires upon ignition. Owners are advised to take their cars to authorized service centers as soon as possible. Meanwhile, BMW has decided not to participate in the Paris Motor Show in October, reflecting ongoing challenges related to declining sales in China. The company is also implementing cost-cutting measures, including reducing 7,500 jobs, and will inform employees about these changes during a meeting with the works council in Munich at the end of July.
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