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Kenya is one of nine COMESA member states affected by a major safety recall issued by BMW Group South Africa, the COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has confirmed.
In a public warning notice, the regional regulator alerted consumers to potential defects involving faulty starter motors and Takata airbags in certain BMW models sold across the region.
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The recall impacts vehicle owners in Egypt, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Seychelles, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe.
According to COMESA, the CCC has been engaging with BMW Group South Africa over the safety issues, which pose significant risks to drivers and passengers.
Consumers in the affected countries have been advised to check whether their vehicles are part of the recall by entering their chassis number on BMW’s “Recalls and Technical Updates” website.
The commission warned that some affected vehicles could allow water to enter the starter motor, resulting in corrosion, engine failure, short circuits, and in some cases, vehicle fires.
Owners are urged to visit their nearest authorized BMW dealership for inspection and free replacement of affected parts.
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COMESA also highlighted a separate recall involving Takata airbags, which may rupture due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity, potentially sending metal fragments flying during deployment and causing serious or fatal injuries.
The regional competition body said it is collaborating with national consumer protection agencies across member states to ensure affected motorists receive appropriate assistance and replacements.
Car owners have been advised to confirm their vehicle status only through BMW’s official recall portal.
The recall affects approximately 12,491 BMW vehicles and represents one of the largest coordinated vehicle safety actions ever undertaken in the COMESA region.
