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BMW to recall over 145,000 US vehicles, citing starter motor defect
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on October 1, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
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Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on October 1, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
BMW recalls over 145,000 U.S. vehicles due to a starter motor defect that could cause fires. Affected models include 2020 340I, X7, and X5.
(Reuters) -BMW is recalling over 145,000 vehicles in the U.S. as an overheated starter could increase the risk of a fire, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday.
The issue affects vehicles across 2020 340I, X7, and X5 models, the auto safety regulator said.
BMW dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge, NHTSA said in the notice.
Earlier this week, NHTSA said that BMW would recall over 196,000 vehicles in the U.S. over an engine starter issue that could lead to overheating and short circuit.
(Reporting by Ruchika Khanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)
A recall is a request to return a product, usually due to safety concerns or defects. In the automotive industry, it often involves replacing faulty parts to prevent accidents or injuries.
A starter motor is an electric motor that initiates the engine's operation by turning it over. It is essential for starting vehicles and can be a point of failure if defective.
A fire risk refers to the potential for a fire to occur due to specific hazards, such as faulty electrical components or overheating parts, which can lead to dangerous situations.
A short circuit occurs when electrical current flows along an unintended path, often causing excessive current flow that can lead to overheating, fires, or damage to electrical components.
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