BMW is recalling 53,317 imported X3 SUVs in China due to potential engine problems.

A fault in the engine wiring harness and fuel supply system could cause the vehicles to short circuit and the cars’ engines could slow, shake or turn off as a result, according to a statement on the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine’s website cited by Reuters.

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The recall affects X3 xDrive20i, xDrive28i and xDrive35i models produced between October 2011 and December 2013.

A BMW spokesman in Germany told Reuters the recall only affected China.

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