Overview

• Affected vehicles span numerous BMW models built from September 2015 through September 2021 in Europe, the U.S., and Asia.
• BMW says water can enter the starter, causing corrosion, shorts, local overheating, and in rare cases a vehicle fire, including when parked.
• Owners of affected cars are urged to park outdoors away from buildings until dealerships complete the fix.
• Repairs involve replacing the starter, with a higher-capacity battery fitted in some vehicles, and BMW will contact owners to schedule service.
• BMW has not provided a global count or cost estimate, while Reuters reports U.S. regulators flagged similar contact corrosion issues at Toyota.