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BMW Recalls Nearly 90,000 Vehicles Due to Engine Starter Fire Risk

The company said it began an engineering investigation in September 2025, following field incidents involving starters with indications of thermal damage.
BMW Recalls Nearly 90,000 Vehicles Due to Engine Starter Fire Risk
A logo of German luxury carmaker BMW is seen in Munich, Germany, on March 20, 2019. Michael Dalder/Reuters
Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
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BMW of North America is recalling 87,394 vehicles equipped with potentially faulty electrical systems that could result in overheated motors and risk fire and injury.

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice posted on Feb. 9, the recall involves these models: the 2021 to 2023 Toyota Supras; 2022 to 2023 2 Series Coup; 2021 to 2024 5 Series (xDrive): 2021 to 2022 Z4; 2022 to 2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe); 2021 to 2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible); 2021 to 2023 4 Series (Coupe); 2021 to 2024 3 Series; 2021 to 2023 X4; and 2021 to 2024 X3 vehicles.
Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
Mary T. Prenon covers real estate and business. She has been a writer and reporter for over 25 years with various print and broadcast media in New York.