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BMW has reportedly recalled over 100,000 vehicles.
According to USA Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the recall on August 1. The company is reportedly recalling “around 105,588” vehicle models due to the starter motor failing.
“A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire,” the NHTSA’s notice reads.
Delaware Online reports that repeated attempts to start the motor can cause an electrical overload, which can lead to the motor overheating.
Per USA Today, the affected models include the “certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles.”
According to the outlet, BMW owners impacted by the recall will reportedly be notified via mail. Drivers who are interested in checking to see if their vehicle has been affected can go to the NHTSA’s website.
Delaware Online adds that BMW dealers will update the software of impacted vehicles “free of charge.” Furthermore, the outlet notes that BMW drivers can call customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW isn’t the only car company to issue a recall in recent months. As The Shade Room previously reported, Tesla recalled over 1.8 million vehicles after a “software failure” resulted in a failure for the cars “to detect an unlatched hood.”
At the time, Daily Mail reported that the failure could have resulted in unlatched hoods opening during trips. Furthermore, the defect could have resulted in the driver’s view being obstructed, causing a potential crash.
At the time, it was reported that Tesla rectified the issue by sending out an “over-the-air software update.” Before this, Tesla also issued a recall for over two million vehicles in December 2023.
