BMW Recalls 318,000 Cars Over Starter Fire Risk — 9 Models Affected
If you drive a BMW X3, X4, 3 Series, or several other recent models, your car may be part of a 318,495-vehicle recall over a starter fire risk.
BMW Starter Recall 2026: 744,234 Vehicles Affected | Full List
The KBA-monitored recall covers vehicles built between July 2020 and February 2026 and requires a free starter motor replacement at BMW dealers.
BMW Says Park These Plug-In Hybrids Outside Now
A corroded starter relay can short circuit and overheat, prompting BMW to urge owners to park outside.
BMW Recalls 337,000 Vehicles Worldwide Over Fire Risk Tied to Routine Filter Replacement
The German automaker is urging owners of select 5 Series, 7 Series, i5, i7, and M5 models to inspect their cockpit wiring harness after a faulty installation was found to pose a short-circuit and fire risk during microfilter servicing.
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BMW Recalls 58,000 Vehicles Over Fire Risk Tied to AC Wiring Harness
Over 58,000 recent BMW models — including the M5, i5, and i7 — are being recalled due to an AC wiring harness that can be damaged during a routine cabin air filter swap, creating a potential fire hazard.
BMW Recalls 202 Units of the 2026 2 Series Gran Coupé Over Rear Lighting Defect
Incorrect firmware in the rear lamp assemblies of the 228i and M235i xDrive Gran Coupé may prevent taillights, brake lights, or turn signals from activating.
BMW Recalls Nearly 7,000 Vehicles in Canada Over Starter Motor Fire Risk
BMW is recalling 6,958 vehicles in Canada after a starter-motor solenoid switch may wear prematurely, potentially causing a short-circuit, overheating, and—in rare cases—a fire.
BMW Recalls 575,000 Cars Worldwide Over a Potential Starter Fire Risk
BMW is launching a global recall covering roughly 575,000 vehicles after wear in the starter’s magnetic switch can lead to overheating and, in rare cases, a vehicle fire.
BMW Recalls 87,394 U.S. Cars Over Starter Overheating Fire Risk
NHTSA says the engine starter can overheat due to internal wear; BMW will replace the part free, with owner notices starting March 24, 2026.
BMW Recalls 851 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series Cars Over Head Airbag Risk
A small but serious BMW recall: 851 cars may have a head airbag inflator that can leak gas—or rupture and throw fragments.
BMW Recalls 36,922 X3s Over Steering Software Glitch
The recall covers 36,922 2025–2026 X3 30 xDrive and X3 M50 xDrive models
