— A BMW starter recall has been expanded from 30,000 vehicles to 319,000 of these vehicles.
- 2022-2025 BMW 2 Series Coupe
- 2021-2023 BMW 5 Series
- 2022-2026 BMW Z4
- 2023-2024 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
- 2023-2024 BMW 4 Series Convertible
- 2023-2024 BMW 4 Series Coupe
- 2023-2024 BMW 3 Series
- 2021-2025 BMW X4
- 2021-2024 BMW X3
- 2023-2024 Toyota Supra (Joint venture with BMW)
The BMW engine starter can overheat and cause a fire, and at a minimum the vehicle won't start. BMW blames it on "unexpected wear on an internal component."
BMW used a different starter supplier but realized those starters could also overheat and catch fire. After a large number of starting attempts there can be a build-up of metallic material inside the starter due to abrasion.
This is what caused the original starter recall which involved the different supplier.
BMW starter recall letters were recently mailed informing owners that dealerships will replace the engine starters, but owners may call 800-525-7417 for BMW or Toyota customers can call 800-331-4331.
