An estimated 575,000 vehicles are being recalled worldwide to replace B48 starter motors that may overheat and catch fire ...

BMW of North America has announced a recall of 87,394 vehicles due to a fire risk from an engine starter that could overheat. Submitted on January 30, 2026, this newest recall follows several months ...

BMW and Toyota recall 87,000+ vehicles for fire-risk starter motors that overheat during engine startup, affecting 2021-2024 ...

The starter is responsible for turning over your car’s engine and helping it start, but like all parts, it has a limited lifespan, and it will eventually fail. The four-stroke internal combustion ...

A worn internal component in the starter motor can overheat and potentially spark a fire. Here are the models affected and ...

Temp-A-Start automatically starts and stops an engine to keep it warmed up and batteries charged. The patented system's sensors measure block temperature, battery charge and ambient temperature (cab ...

BMW North America is recalling nearly 90,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to an engine starter defect that could overheat and pose a fire risk, according to federal safety regulators.

The controversial automatic engine stop-start system, which shuts off a car's powerplant when it comes to a halt, may soon be a thing of the past. Lee Zeldin, the new Environmental Protection Agency ...

Volkswagen is still reeling from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s revelation that the carmaker had altered diesel engines to beat emissions tests, which caused immediate consumer outrage.