Recent events
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2026
Brilliance BMW begins layoffs affecting about 1,800 people
Brilliance BMW reportedly began layoffs on November 2, affecting about 1,800 employees, or roughly 10% of its workforce. The reported compensation package was N+5.
2026
EU Commission approves Mercedes-Benz China, BMW Brilliance and Seres joint control of Ionchi
The European Commission approved the joint control of charging operator Ionchi by Mercedes-Benz China, BMW Brilliance and Seres, finding no competition concerns because the transaction has limited effect on the European Economic Area.
2022
Brilliance BMW announces CEO succession
Brilliance BMW’s board announced that Dr. Franz Decker would succeed Dr. Johann Wieland as the company’s president and CEO effective April 1, 2022.
2022
BMW Brilliance names Franz Decker as president and CEO
BMW Brilliance announced that Franz Decker would assume the roles of president and CEO on April 1, 2022, succeeding Johann Wieland.
2021
Brilliance BMW announces recall of some domestically produced iX3 electric vehicles
Brilliance BMW filed a recall plan covering 6,636 domestically produced iX3 electric vehicles. The battery control unit software may fail to discharge the high-voltage intermediate circuit quickly enough after a severe collision, potentially affecting 12V electrical-system functions. The recall was scheduled to begin on June 1, 2021, with free software upgrades offered remotely or through authorized dealers.
2021
Microsoft and Brilliance BMW form digital-manufacturing partnership
Microsoft and Brilliance BMW formed a cooperation focused on IoT and edge-computing solutions, including digital-factory and predictive-maintenance capabilities.
2021
BMW companies announce recalls covering 1,964 vehicles in China
On March 5, 2021, BMW Brilliance Automotive and BMW (China) Automotive Trading filed recall plans with China's market regulator covering 1,964 vehicles in two batches. The recalls were scheduled to begin on March 13 and March 26, 2021.
2021
Brilliance BMW recalls X3 and iX3 vehicles
Brilliance BMW announced a recall of 8,114 X3 and iX3 vehicles because an incorrectly positioned switch in the rear center seat-belt retractor could prevent the sensor from functioning properly and leave passengers unsecured during emergency braking.
2020
BMW announces recall of 4,827 3-series vehicles in China over airbag defects
BMW Brilliance Co. and BMW (China) Automotive Trading Ltd. announced a recall of 4,827 3-series vehicles from the Chinese market because defective Takata airbag inflators may rupture and send metal fragments into occupants, potentially causing serious injury or death. The recall was set to begin on May 1, with free replacement of the defective airbags.
2020
BMW announces recall of 4,827 3 Series vehicles in China
BMW Brilliance and BMW (China) announced a recall of 4,827 domestic and imported 1999–2006 3 Series vehicles in China, effective May 1, 2020. The passenger-side airbags may rupture when deployed and send fragments into the vehicle. The companies said they would replace the affected airbags free of charge.
2020
BMW announces another recall of certain 3 Series vehicles in China
BMW entities filed a recall plan covering 4,827 certain domestically produced and imported 1999–2006 3 Series vehicles, with the recall set to begin on May 1, 2020. The passenger-side airbag inflators may rupture and send fragments into the vehicle; the companies said they would replace the airbags free of charge.
2019
BMW Brilliance announces recall of 312,281 vehicles in China
BMW Brilliance Automotive said it would recall 312,281 vehicles in China because of defective fuel tanks that could cause oil leaks and increase risks. The recall was scheduled to begin in two batches, on December 27, 2019 and May 29, 2020; the companies said they would inspect the vehicles and replace defective tanks free of charge.
2019
BMW Brilliance announces vehicle recall
BMW Brilliance Automotive filed a recall plan with China’s State Administration for Market Regulation for 312,281 vehicles produced from April 22, 2011, through July 31, 2016. The company advised owners to limit fuel filling before repairs because added fuel-tank load could trigger damage.
2019
BMW recalls 67 vehicles in China
BMW China Automotive Trading Co., Ltd. and BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. filed a recall plan covering 67 imported BMW 730Li and Z4 vehicles and locally made BMW 325i and 325Li vehicles. The vehicles may have an engine balance-shaft bearing defect that could lead to engine damage and, in the worst case, engine shutdown while driving. The companies said they would replace the affected vehicles’ engines free of charge.