BMW is recalling nearly 30,000 vehicles in the U.S., while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been asked to investigate more than 800,000 Honda minivans.
The details: The unrelated safety issues were among Tuesday's biggest automotive recall and potential recall headlines.
BMW is recalling 29,119 vehicles because an engine starter relay may corrode, potentially causing overheating and a short circuit that increases the risk of a fire, according to Reuters.
Affected BMW models include the 530e xDrive, 740Le xDrive and select BMW iPerformance vehicles, according to NHTSA.
Honda's issue stems from a petition asking NHTSA to investigate 806,963 minivans over claims the airbags could deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is in motion.
BMW dealers will replace the engine starter relay free of charge, per NHTSA.
Why it matters: While BMW's recall has a defined repair path, Honda's issue remains in the investigative stage, but both highlight the importance of staying ahead of recall activity.
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Bigger picture: The NHTSA BMW recall stemming from a potentially corroded engine starter relay comes just weeks after Honda recalled nearly 880,514 vehicles over a subframe corrosion issue, according to Car and Driver.
The June recall affects certain Honda Pilot, Passport, Ridgeline and Acura MDX models because improper manufacturing coatings can accelerate corrosion.
The recall applies only to vehicles sold in states that experience cold, snowy winters where road salt is commonly used, such as Michigan, New York, and Vermont.
Bottom line: The latest BMW recall and Honda's recent corrosion-related campaign highlight how durability issues can emerge in different vehicle systems, keeping recalls an important part of the ownership experience and dealership service business.
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