Recall alert: Fire risk in major automaker prompts recall of nearly 200K cars
BMW is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles due to a serious defect that could cause the cars to catch fire, even when parked.
The recall is for certain 2019 through 2022 models, including the Z4, 330I, X3, X4, 530I, 230l and 430I standard and convertible, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) .
The recall also affects 1,469 Toyota Supra vehicles manufactured by BMW from 2020 through 2022.
In total, 196,355 cars are being recalled because the engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit, which could cause a fire.
Therefore owners of these cars are told by the NHTSA to park outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until they either confirm their car is not part of the recall or have their car fixed.
BMW estimates that 0.1% of these recalled vehicles could have the defect. The company added that it has received no reports of accidents or injuries related to this condition.
Because remedy parts are not yet available, BMW is conducting a phased recall. Interim notification letters to owners are scheduled to be mailed on Nov. 14 with a second notice to follow once remedy parts are available.
The vehicles involved in this recall are:
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BMW 230I (2022)
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BMW 330I (2019 through 2021)
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BMW 430I (2021 and 2022)
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BMW 430I Convertible (2021 and 2022)
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BMW 530I (2020 through 2022)
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BMW X3 (2020 through 2022)
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BMW X4 (2020 through 2022)
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BMW Z4 (2019 through 2022)
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Toyota Supra (2020 through 2022)
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