Over 105k BMW Vehicles Recalled for Overheating Motor, Potential Fire Risk

    Aug. 9, 2024
    BMW said there is a potential fire risk associated with the problem, though no fires have been linked to the issue.
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    Kelley Blue Book reports that 105,588 vehicles have been recalled by BMW due to an issue causing the motor to overheat.

    Vehicles impacted by the issue includes certain instances of the 2019-2020 BMW X5; 2019-2020 BMW X7; 2020 BMW 3 Series; 2020 BMW 8 Series; 2020 BMW X6; and 2020-2021 BMW 7 Series.

    BMW told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the problem may stem from a starter of a different design being used on the vehicles when first manufactured.

    If the engine starter has mechanical damage, it may prevent the engine from starting; and repeated and prolonged attempts to start the vehicle can lead to an electrical overload of the starter, according to BMW.

    The automaker added there is also a potential fire risk due to the position of the starter and the acoustic protection material, but no fires have been linked to the issue.

    To remedy the problem, dealers will be instructed to implement a software update that will prevent overheating from the starter.

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