Missing wire harnesses from Ukraine are once again disrupting European car production. BMW had to cancel shifts at several locations, while Skoda's affected models included the electric Enyaq and Elroq.

The current supply issues appear to stem from Russian attacks on the Ukrainian plants of German supplier Kromberg & Schubert. This is according to a report by Handelsblatt, citing industry sources. BMW has confirmed short-term shortages in parts supply and resulting production adjustments but has not named the supplier or the affected components.

At BMW, the plants in Regensburg, Leipzig, and Oxford were affected. In Regensburg, where models such as the X1 and X2, as well as their electric variants, the iX1 and iX2, are produced, production has since resumed. Leipzig is also expected to return to normal operations shortly. However, recovery at the Mini plant in Oxford is likely to take longer. The extent of production backlogs at the three sites remains unclear.

Škoda also experienced weeks of shortages. According to media reports, additional and night shifts were reduced. Affected models included the electric vehicles Enyaq and Elroq (DE), as well as the Kodiaq. This week, Škoda reported that production has resumed regular operations.

Kromberg & Schubert operates plants in Ukraine, including locations near Zhytomyr and Lutsk. The Zhytomyr site has been attacked multiple times in recent months, suffering significant damage to production facilities and infrastructure, which led to temporary shutdowns. In mid-October, the Lutsk plant also suspended operations following an attack. According to Ukrainian news agency Interfax, the site supplies components to manufacturers including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Porsche.

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