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BMW tells nearly 200,000 vehicle owners to park outside because their cars could short circuit and catch fire


Owners of nearly 200,000 BMWs should not park in the garage because the vehicles could short circuit and catch fire, according to a recall notice.

The fire risk is related to a problem with the engine starter, which can affect cars that are both parked and in motion, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

“Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete,” NHTSA said in the “fire risk warning.”

BMW studied 10 vehicles that caught fire, prompting this recall, however they reported no injuries or accidents.

Approximately 196,355 BMW vehicles, mostly manufactured between 2019 and 2022, are being recalled because “the engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit,” NHTSA said in a news release.

The recall also includes approximately 1,469 Toyota Supra vehicles that are manufactured by the German luxury brand, NHTSA said.

BMW dealers will replace the starter free of charge, however the recall will take place in phases due to availability of parts, according to NHTSA. Interim letters are scheduled to be mailed to owners on November 14. A second letter will detail when replacement parts are available.

The recalled models are:
2019-2022 BMW Z4
2019-2021 BMW 330i
2020-2022 BMW X3
2020-2022 BMW X4
2020-2022 BMW 530i
2021-2022 BMW 430i standard and convertible
2022 BMW 230i
2020 - 2022 Toyota Supra

To find if your specific vehicle is recalled, you can search your vehicle’s identification number (VIN) or license plate number beginning on November 14 on the NHTSA website.

Owners can also call BMW for recall information at 1-800-525-7417.

BMW did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment.

This is not the first time the German luxury brand has experienced problems with their vehicles burning. In 2018, BMW was fined $10 million by the South Korea government after 50 BMWs caught fire in one year. An investigation by the country’s transport ministry revealed BMW attempted to “hide” the issue and delayed recalling 172,000 affected vehicles.

brain54:
Freestuffsng I feel you are being too hard on BMW...

All major car brands issue recalls every now and then. From Toyota to Benz etc.

It's nothing new in the automotive industry!

FreeStuffsNG:
This is not the first time the German luxury brand has experienced problems with their vehicles burning. In 2018, BMW was fined $10 million by the South Korea government after 50 BMWs caught fire in one year. An investigation by the country’s transport ministry revealed BMW attempted to “hide” the issue and delayed recalling 172,000 affected vehicles.

They have been making rubbish cars like Toyota and getting away with it. Smh.

That's why the second hand value of the car is wack!

Don't blame your village people if you ignore this warning and still goes ahead to buy the car model then it now explodes .

FreeStuffsNG:
This is not the first time the German luxury brand has experienced problems with their vehicles burning. In 2018, BMW was fined $10 million by the South Korea government after 50 BMWs caught fire in one year. An investigation by the country’s transport ministry revealed BMW attempted to “hide” the issue and delayed recalling 172,000 affected vehicles.

They have been making rubbish cars like Toyota and getting away with it. Smh.

That's why the second hand value of the car is wack!

Don't blame your village people if you ignore this warning and still goes ahead to buy the car model then it now explodes .

Mabuggi88:
Their cars are costly yet not even all that luxury. With their heavy metallic body that always shows sign of rusting even within a year of purchase, now this

Gotocourt:
Go for japanese vehicles and rest. Chinese vehicles are easy to maintain too🤷🏿

FreeStuffsNG:
This is not the first time the German luxury brand has experienced problems with their vehicles burning. In 2018, BMW was fined $10 million by the South Korea government after 50 BMWs caught fire in one year. An investigation by the country’s transport ministry revealed BMW attempted to “hide” the issue and delayed recalling 172,000 affected vehicles.

They have been making rubbish cars like Toyota and getting away with it. Smh.

That's why the second hand value of the car is wack!

Don't blame your village people if you ignore this warning and still goes ahead to buy the car model then it now explodes .

Vacora:
As soon as you mentioned Toyota I instantly knew you dont have a clue what you are on about.

h0pze3:
They too do recall, recalling is nothing new in the industry.
German car are the best and reliable, they required higher maintenance cost.

Nowadays most car brands want their car/vehicle lighter by using to much plastic, mixing other components to the metal part.

In my own opinion I preferred swedish and south Korean car brand the like of Volvo and Hyundai

brain54:
Freestuffsng I feel you are being too hard on BMW...

All major car brands issue recalls every now and then. From Toyota to Benz etc.

It's nothing new in the automotive industry!

FreeStuffsNG:
The recalled models are:
2019-2022 BMW Z4
2019-2021 BMW 330i
2020-2022 BMW X3
2020-2022 BMW X4
2020-2022 BMW 530i
2021-2022 BMW 430i standard and convertible
2022 BMW 230i
2020 - 2022 Toyota Supra


You're here defending Toyota that makes rubbish cars and still gets away with it. Smh.

Exousiang01:
He is obviously a member of the Mercedes Benz club.
When Mercedes had issues with the C-class he didn't create a thread

aktolly54:
does it affect range rover too? Notice range do catch fire most times. Will you suggest we should not buy range rover 2018 model upward