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BMW to recall over 29,000 US vehicles over fire risk

By Thomson Reuters Jul 14, 2026 | 3:13 AM

July 14 (Reuters) – BMW is recalling 29,119 vehicles in ​the U.S. ‌over issues with the engine starter relay that may corrode, ‌leading ​to overheating ⁠and short ⁠circuit, increasing the risk of a fire, the U.S. National ​Highway Traffic Safety Administration ⁠said on ⁠Tuesday.

The recall covers ​several vehicles, including ​530e xDrive, 740Le xDrive, ‌and some models of BMW’s iPerformance vehicles, according ⁠to the U.S. auto safety regulator.

Dealers will replace ⁠the ‌engine starter ⁠free of charge ​as ‌part of ​the recall ⁠remedy, the NHTSA said.

(Reporting by Sumedha Mukherjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Nivedita ​Bhattacharjee)