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BMW is recalling greater than 145,000 autos within the U.S. over a starter defect that might overheat and spark a hearth, the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) introduced.
The most recent recall comes simply days after practically 200,000 vehicles have been recalled for the same situation.
The NHTSA warned that engine safety materials close to an overheated starter may ignite. The brand new discover was publicized on Wednesday, Reuters reported.
“After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload,” the NHTSA stated. “An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.”
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A buyer seems at a BMW X6 mannequin on March 14, 2023. (Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg / Getty Photos)
“If this occurs, occupants may see or smell smoke while driving or when leaving their vehicle,” the recall report added.
The auto security regulator stated the discover impacts sure 2019-2025 autos throughout six fashions.
“BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles,” the NHTSA stated.
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A BMW X6 luxurious crossover SUV is displayed at an expo on Jan. 9, 2020. (Getty Photos / Getty Photos)
BMW sellers will change the engine starter with a unique design freed from cost, NHTSA stated.
The corporate is presently accelerating cargo of substitute components to handle the recall, a BMW spokesperson advised FOX Enterprise on Thursday.
“BMW is currently expediting limited batches of necessary parts to its authorized service centers, with deliveries beginning at the end of this month,” the BMW spokesperson stated. “Owners of affected vehicles will be notified once the required materials are available and will then be advised to contact their preferred dealers to schedule a no-cost repair.”
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Proprietor notification letters are anticipated to be mailed on Nov. 17, 2025. Automobile homeowners could contact BMW customer support at 1-800-525-7417. Affected Automobile Identification Numbers will likely be searchable on www.nhtsa.gov beginning Nov. 17, 2025. Drivers may contact the NHTSA Automobile Security Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The security regulator famous that BMW had not acquired any experiences, neither is the corporate conscious of any accidents or accidents associated to this situation on the time of the discover.
BMW autos are displayed on the market on loads on the BMW of South Austin dealership on Could 16, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Photos / Getty Photos)
Final Friday, the NHTSA recalled over 196,000 U.S. autos over an analogous engine starter situation that might overheat, short-circuit and enhance the danger of fireside.
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House owners of the affected autos have been suggested to park open air, as the fireplace danger exists whether or not the vehicles are being pushed or not.
Reuters contributed to this report.
