Federal safety officials announced Tuesday that BMW is recalling 29,119 vehicles in the United States due to a defect in the engine starter relay that could lead to a dangerous fire hazard.
According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the starter relay component is prone to corrosion, which can cause it to overheat and short circuit — conditions that significantly raise the risk of a vehicle fire.
The vehicles affected by the recall include the 530e xDrive, the 740Le xDrive, and certain iPerformance models, the auto safety regulator noted.
BMW owners with affected vehicles will not face any out-of-pocket expenses. As part of the recall remedy, dealerships will replace the engine starter relay free of charge, the NHTSA confirmed.
