100,000 BMW's Recalled For Thermal Event Risk

by TTAC News Staff

Published: August 9th, 2024

100 000 bmw s recalled for overheating starter fire risk

BMW is recalling 105,558 crossovers and sedans in the U.S. due to concerns about an overheating starter motor, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Thursday.

The recall affects various models, including the 2019-2020 X5, 2019-2020 X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, 2020 X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 2020 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles.

According to documentation posted by the NHTSA, the safety recall involves the engine starter. In certain cases where the engine starter has mechanical damage, the engine may not start. Repeatedly attempting to start the engine with excessively long attempts may cause an electrical overload of the starter. Furthermore, if the engine acoustic protection material is contaminated by substances like oil, the proximity of the starter to this material could potentially lead to a thermal event. Editor's Note: Read, fire.

BMW will provide a free software update for the affected vehicles. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed later in September.

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Sobhuza Trooper on Aug 09, 2024
Thermal Event / Schmermal Event. Phooey. Let lithium batteries show you how to do a REAL thermal event!

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SCE to AUX on Aug 09, 2024
Hand cranks didn't have this problem.

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