BMW to recall over 318,000 US vehicles over starter motor overheating risk (updated)

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

23/07/2026 08:47

Adds details from the NHTSA report
July 23 (Reuters) - BMW BMWG.DE is recalling 318,495 U.S. vehicles as an engine starter may overheat and catch fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday.
The recall affects certain models including Toyota Supra, 4 Series Convertible, 4 Series Coupe, 3 Series, X4, and X3 vehicles. As part of the remedy, dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge.

 (Reporting by Sumedha Mukherjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Janane Venkatraman)
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