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BMW Calls Russian-Built X5, X6, X7 ‘Pirated’ SUVs

7/12/2026

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  • BMW has labeled the SUVs assembled in Russia as unauthorized “pirated” BMW cars.
  • Avtotor is assembling BMW X5, X6 and X7 models at its Kaliningrad plant without BMW’s approval, using component stocks left over from 2022.
  • BMW told United24 that the production occurs on an irregular basis and has not passed the company’s quality-control procedures.
  • BMW warned consumers that vehicles assembled since 2022 lack BMW certification.