Driving the news: BMW is recalling 196,355 vehicles in the U.S., including some Toyota Supras, due to engine starter relays that may corrode and short circuit, creating a fire risk, according to federal safety regulators.
For context: The recall affects multiple BMW models from 2019-2022, including 330i, Z4, 530i, X3, X4, 430i, 430i Convertible, and 230i vehicles, plus certain Toyota Supra models.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the engine starter relay may corrode, causing it to overheat and short circuit, which increases fire risk.
NHTSA is advising owners to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until repairs are completed as a precautionary measure.
BMW dealers will replace the engine starter free of charge once the remedy becomes available.
Bottom line: This marks another significant safety recall for BMW, coming just over a year after the automaker recalled more than 720,700 vehicles in North America for faulty electric water pumps that also posed fire hazards. Owner notification letters will begin going out November 14, and affected customers can check their vehicle's recall status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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