Finance
BMW to recall over 196,000 US vehicles due to engine starter defect
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on September 26, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Global Banking and Finance Review
Company
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on September 26, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
BMW is recalling over 196,000 US vehicles due to a defect in the engine starter relay, which may cause overheating and fire risks. Affected models include Toyota Supra and BMW 230i.
(Reuters) -BMW is recalling over 196,000 vehicles in the U.S. as the engine starter relay may corrode, leading to overheating and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.
The issue affects multiple models including Toyota Supra and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles, the U.S. auto safety regulator said.
BMW dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge, NHTSA said in the notice.
(Reporting by Ruchika Khanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)
BMW is recalling over 196,000 vehicles due to a defect in the engine starter relay that may corrode, leading to overheating and short circuits, which increases the risk of a fire.
The recall affects multiple models, including the Toyota Supra and the 2022 BMW 230i, as stated by the U.S. auto safety regulator.
BMW dealers will replace the engine starter free of charge, according to the notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Explore more articles in the Finance category
