Core Viewpoint - BMW plans to recall over 230,000 vehicles due to potential safety hazards related to starter generator connections and high-voltage system malfunctions [2][4][11] Recall Details - The recall includes various models, primarily the i series, such as the domestic i3, iX1, i5, and imported i4, i7, iX [4][6] - Specific recall numbers and details include: - S2025M0120V: 1 imported 5 series vehicle from November 26, 2024 [7] - S2025M0121V: 379 domestic X5 and 1,012 domestic 5 series vehicles produced between July 20, 2024, and December 19, 2024 [7] - S2025M0122V: 4,609 imported i4, 91 imported i5, 3,244 imported i7, and 7,730 imported iX vehicles produced between December 2, 2020, and December 12, 2023 [8] - S2025M0123V: 95,753 domestic i3, 5,657 domestic i5, 6,022 domestic iX1, and 106,000 domestic iX3 vehicles produced between May 26, 2020, and December 5, 2024 [9] - BMW will provide free inspections and necessary replacements or repairs to eliminate safety risks [7][10] Sales Performance - BMW's sales in China dropped by 15.5% in the first half of the year, with total sales of 317,900 vehicles [11][13] - The company has experienced a high recall frequency, with previous recalls including 16,813 domestic 5 series and 9,953 X5 vehicles [12] - Global sales for BMW Group's three brands (BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce) were 1.207388 million vehicles, a slight decrease of 0.5% year-on-year [13] Strategic Measures - To address declining sales, BMW has made significant personnel changes, including the appointment of Birgit Böhm-Wannenwetsch as the first female CEO of Brilliance BMW starting August 1, 2025 [14] - BMW is enhancing its strategic partnerships, including a collaboration with Alibaba to develop AI engines for new models in the Chinese market [14]
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