Overview

• The latest action covers 145,102 vehicles across select 2019–2025 BMW models after reports that failed start attempts can overheat the starter and potentially ignite nearby engine insulation.
• A separate recall issued days earlier affects about 196,355 vehicles for a corroding starter relay that can short and cause fires, and it includes 2020–2022 Toyota Supra models that use BMW engines.
• Only the near‑200,000‑vehicle campaign carries a precaution to park outside and away from structures until repairs are completed, while the newer 145,000‑vehicle recall does not include that guidance.
• BMW says dealers were notified on Sept. 25 and will replace starters free of charge with redesigned units, with owner letters and NHTSA VIN search availability scheduled for Nov. 17.
• BMW reports no injuries linked to these defects; the earlier campaign involves supplier Valeo and both recalls remain under investigation as regulators track incidents and BMW phases parts to dealers.