BMW Issues Recall for 90,000 Vehicles Due to Engine Starter Fire Hazard
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BMW North America is recalling nearly 90,000 vehicles due to an engine starter issue, as announced by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Saturday.
The NHTSA reported that the recall affects 87,394 vehicles in the U.S. This issue is linked to an engine starter that may overheat, posing a potential fire risk, according to Reuters.
Dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to the vehicle owners, as stated by the NHTSA.
This announcement follows a previous recall in October, where BMW recalled over 145,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a similar starter defect that could lead to overheating and fire hazards.
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BMW vehicles are displayed for sale on a lot at the BMW of South Austin dealership on May 16, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (Brandon Bell / Getty Images)
In September, BMW had already recalled 200,000 vehicles due to a similar issue, bringing the total number of affected vehicles to over 341,000. This recall impacted specific models from 2019 to 2025, including the 2020 340i, X6, 2020–2025 840i, 2020–2022 740Li, and the 2019–2020 X7 and X5.
In recent weeks, multiple automakers have issued recalls, including Chrysler, which recalled over 450,000 vehicles and more than 2,000 tow-trailer modules due to a brake light failure that could increase the risk of a crash, according to the NHTSA.
Last month, Toyota recalled over 161,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. due to a software defect that could prevent the rearview camera image from displaying when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. This recall affected certain 2024 and 2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid models equipped with the automaker’s Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system, according to the NHTSA.
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A customer looks at a BMW X6 model on March 14, 2023. (Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg / Getty Images)
This week, federal regulators expanded an investigation into 1.27 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks due to safety concerns regarding the vehicles’ transmissions.
The NHTSA reported that drivers have experienced unexpected transmission downshifts without warning or driver input, often leading to temporary rear-wheel lockup or skidding, which increases the risk of a crash.
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BMW X6 luxury crossover SUV on display at an expo on Jan. 9, 2020. (Getty Images / Getty Images)
The investigation focuses on 2015–2017 Ford F-150 trucks equipped with 6R80 transmissions. Notably, the F-150 is the best-selling pickup truck in the U.S.
FOX Business has reached out to BMW for further comments and to the NHTSA for additional information.
FOX Business’ Bonny Chu and Reuters contributed to this report.
FOX Business’ Max Gorden joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to break down President Donald Trump’s push for tiny Kei cars to be built in America and whether U.S. drivers are ready to downsize.
BMW North America is recalling nearly 90,000 vehicles due to an engine starter issue, as announced by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Saturday.
The NHTSA reported that the recall affects 87,394 vehicles in the U.S. This issue is linked to an engine starter that may overheat, posing a potential fire risk, according to Reuters.
Dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to the vehicle owners, as stated by the NHTSA.
This announcement follows a previous recall in October, where BMW recalled over 145,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a similar starter defect that could lead to overheating and fire hazards.
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BMW vehicles are displayed for sale on a lot at the BMW of South Austin dealership on May 16, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (Brandon Bell / Getty Images)
In September, BMW had already recalled 200,000 vehicles due to a similar issue, bringing the total number of affected vehicles to over 341,000. This recall impacted specific models from 2019 to 2025, including the 2020 340i, X6, 2020–2025 840i, 2020–2022 740Li, and the 2019–2020 X7 and X5.
In recent weeks, multiple automakers have issued recalls, including Chrysler, which recalled over 450,000 vehicles and more than 2,000 tow-trailer modules due to a brake light failure that could increase the risk of a crash, according to the NHTSA.
Last month, Toyota recalled over 161,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. due to a software defect that could prevent the rearview camera image from displaying when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. This recall affected certain 2024 and 2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid models equipped with the automaker’s Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system, according to the NHTSA.
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A customer looks at a BMW X6 model on March 14, 2023. (Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg / Getty Images)
This week, federal regulators expanded an investigation into 1.27 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks due to safety concerns regarding the vehicles’ transmissions.
The NHTSA reported that drivers have experienced unexpected transmission downshifts without warning or driver input, often leading to temporary rear-wheel lockup or skidding, which increases the risk of a crash.
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BMW X6 luxury crossover SUV on display at an expo on Jan. 9, 2020. (Getty Images / Getty Images)
The investigation focuses on 2015–2017 Ford F-150 trucks equipped with 6R80 transmissions. Notably, the F-150 is the best-selling pickup truck in the U.S.
FOX Business has reached out to BMW for further comments and to the NHTSA for additional information.
FOX Business’ Bonny Chu and Reuters contributed to this report.
