BMWhas issued an urgent global recall over a potentialfirerisk affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles—the latest hammer strike againstGermany’s once-dominant car industry. The Munich-based manufacturer confirmed on Wednesday that a “mid six-figure” number of cars worldwide are being recalled after internal product inspections and customer complaints uncovered a defect linked to the starter motor.
Media reports suggest the total stands at about 575,000 vehicles across multiple model lines. At the heart of the problem is the starter’s magnetic switch.
A BMW spokesman said: “After a high number of start cycles, increased wear and tear can develop inside the component.”
The first sign for drivers may be deceptively ordinary: the engine becomes difficult to start—or fails to start altogether.
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But the worst-case scenario is far more serious. The company warned that the defect can generate excessive heat and, in extreme cases, pose a fire risk in the vehicle.
A spokesman for ADAC, Germany's equivalent of the AA, warned: “Metal abrasion within the magnetic switch could trigger a short circuit, leading to overheating at the starter—potentially even while the car is being driven.”
The recall spans a wide range of BMW’s core models, including the 2 Series Coupe, 3 Series (Saloon and Touring), 4 Series (Coupe, Convertible and Gran Coupe), 5 Series (Saloon and Touring), 6 Series Gran Turismo, 7 Series, X3, X4, X5, X6 and the Z4. The mechanically related Toyota Supra is also implicated due to shared BMW hardware.
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