BMW to recall over 318,000 vehicles due to starter motor overheating, fire risk

BMW is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles that were sold in the United States because of the engine starter potentially overheating and catching fire.

admin July 23, 2026 1 minute read

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FILE – The BMW brand logo can be seen on the facade of one of the manufacturer’s dealerships in Munich (Bavaria, Germany)

BMW is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles that were sold in the United States because of the engine starter potentially overheating and catching fire,

The NHTSA issued the recall on Thursday.

By the numbers:

Approximately 318,495 vehicles are included in this recall.

Dig deeper:

The recall involves these models:

Toyota Supra
4 series convertible
4 series coupe
3 series
X4
X3

What you can do:

Owners of vehicles involved in this recall can go to nearby dealerships and have their engine starters replaced for free.

BMW previous recall

Just last week, BMW issued a recall for 29,000 vehicles due to a similar issue.

The recall involved three of its hybrid models due to concerns that corrosion inside the starter relay could cause a short-circuit and potentially overheat the starter.