BMW Issues Safety Recalls for Thousands of Vehicles Over Fire and Engine Starter Issues

The automaker issued two major recalls: one for over 300,000 vehicles facing fire hazards from engine starter overheating, and another for 29,000 vehicles with defective starters.

BMW has issued a recall for over 300,000 vehicles due to an issue presenting a fire risk, reports USA Today.

As shared in a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall report, the issue stems from wear on an internal component, causing the engine starter to overheat and potentially cause a fire.

The following models are included in the recall:

  • 2023-2024 Toyota Supra
  • 2022-2025 BMW 2 Series Coupe 
  • 2021-2023 BMW 5 Series 
  • 2022-2026 BMW Z4
  • 2023-2024 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 
  • 2023-2024 BMW 4 Series Convertible
  • 2023-2024 BMW 4 Series Coupe
  • 2023-2024 BMW 3 Series 
  • 2021-2025 BMW X4 
  • 2021-2024 BMW X3

BMW has also issued a separate recall for over 29,000 vehicles because of another issue related to a faulty engine starter. That recall covers the following:

  • 2018-2020 BMW 530e xDrive 
  • 2017-2019 BMW 740Le xDrive 
  • 2018-2020 BMW 530e iPerformance
  • 2016-2018 BMW 330e iPerformance

Both recalls will have dealers replace the engine starter at no cost to the driver.

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