BMW has reportedly recalled over 100,000 vehicles.
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Further details on the BMW recall
According to USA Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the recall on August 1. The company is reportedly recalling “approximately 105,588” vehicle models due to a defective starter motor.
“An overheated starter motor can ignite flammable material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of fire,” says the NHTSA statement.
Delaware Online reports that repeated attempts to start the engine can cause an electrical overload, which in turn can cause the engine to overheat.
According to USA Today, the affected models are: “certain vehicles of model years 2019-2020: X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020-2021 8 Series Convertible, 2020 8 Series Coupe and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe.”
This is what customers should do
According to the source, BMW owners affected by the recall will be notified by mail. Drivers who want to know if their vehicle is affected can do so on the NHTSA website.
Delaware Online adds that BMW dealers will update the software of affected vehicles “free of charge.” In addition, the portal points out that BMW drivers can call customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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BMW is recalling more than 100,000 vehicles in the US to fix a potential problem with overheating starter motors. The recall covers 14 models, including the 2019 and 2020 BMW X5, X7, 3 Series and 7 Series. … pic.twitter.com/jFXM9a79dK
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Tesla recently recalled over a million cars
BMW isn't the only automaker to issue a recall in recent months. As The Shade Room previously reported, Tesla recalled over 1.8 million vehicles after a “software glitch” caused the cars to “fail to detect an open hood.”
At the time, the Daily Mail reported that the fault could have caused unlocked bonnets to open while driving. In addition, the defect could have obstructed the driver's view and thus caused an accident.
At the time, Tesla said it had fixed the problem by sending an “over-the-air software update.” Tesla had previously issued a recall for over two million vehicles in December 2023.
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