BMW recalls 196,000 U.S. cars over starter relay fire risk
BMW recalls 196,000 U.S. vehicles over faulty starter relay
BMW recalls 196,000 U.S. cars over starter relay fire risk
NHTSA cites corrosion in starter relays as BMW recalls 196,000 U.S. vehicles, including 2022 230i and Toyota Supra. Dealers replace parts free; book inspection.
2025-09-26T15:43:10+03:00
2025-09-26T15:43:10+03:00
2025-09-26T15:43:10+03:00
BMW has announced a sweeping service campaign in the United States: 196,000 vehicles are being recalled over a faulty starter relay. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), corrosion inside the unit can trigger overheating and a short circuit, which increases the risk of fire.A range of models is affected, including the 2022 BMW 230i and the related Toyota Supra sports car. The automaker noted that the root cause is a supplier manufacturing flaw tied to insufficient moisture protection.As part of the recall, dealers will replace the starter units with updated parts at no cost to owners to eliminate the fire risk. Drivers are strongly encouraged to schedule an inspection as soon as possible.This is not BMW’s first major recall in the U.S., yet the scale here stands out—nearly 200,000 cars at once. Fixing the defect quickly matters, but so does preserving customer trust in one of the brand’s most important markets.
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BMW recalls 196,000 U.S. vehicles over faulty starter relay
NHTSA cites corrosion in starter relays as BMW recalls 196,000 U.S. vehicles, including 2022 230i and Toyota Supra. Dealers replace parts free; book inspection.
Michael Powers, Editor
BMW has announced a sweeping service campaign in the United States: 196,000 vehicles are being recalled over a faulty starter relay. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), corrosion inside the unit can trigger overheating and a short circuit, which increases the risk of fire.
A range of models is affected, including the 2022 BMW 230i and the related Toyota Supra sports car. The automaker noted that the root cause is a supplier manufacturing flaw tied to insufficient moisture protection.
As part of the recall, dealers will replace the starter units with updated parts at no cost to owners to eliminate the fire risk. Drivers are strongly encouraged to schedule an inspection as soon as possible.
This is not BMW’s first major recall in the U.S., yet the scale here stands out—nearly 200,000 cars at once. Fixing the defect quickly matters, but so does preserving customer trust in one of the brand’s most important markets.
