BMW Just Recalled 189,000 Cars Over a Water Leak That Can Start a Fire
Water can seep into the starter relay, corrode it, and short circuit, prompting a worldwide recall.
A Light Steering Wheel Tip Led BMW to Recall Just 13 X3s
A single overseas complaint about a too-light steering wheel led BMW to this tiny but serious X3 recall.
Why BMW Is Recalling 27,720 Cars Over a Rare Rollaway Risk
840i, 540i, and 750e xDrive owners face a rare rollaway risk if the connection wears down undetected.
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.
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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 iX3 Recall: Onboard Charger Fault Hits 145 Neue Klasse Vehicles
A manufacturing fault in the onboard charger of early-build NA5 iX3s could put voltage on the body during charging.
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.
