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