BMW recalls 88,000 vehicles over fire risk

BMW recalls 88,000 vehicles over fire risk 

February 24, 2026 Bojan Popic ,

Westwood, NJ – February 24, 2026 – BMW (OTCMKTS:BMWYY), which also supplies engines to Toyota, is recalling 87,394 vehicles that may catch fire while driving. This defect ups the chances of a crash and injury.  

The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 – 2023 BMW 230i
  • 2021 – 2024 BMW 330i
  • 2021 – 2024 BMW 430i
  • 2021 – 2024 BMW 530i
  • 2021 – 2023 BMW X3
  • 2021 – 2023 BMW X4
  • 2021 – 2022 BMW Z4
  • 2021 – 2023 Toyota Supra 

Recall summary

A starter is an electric motor that cranks the engine when the driver presses the Start button. In the affected vehicles, the starter’s internal moving parts may wear out prematurely, causing it to malfunction or, in extreme cases, overheat and burst into flames.  

Recall risks

A fire that happens while driving increases the chances of a crash and injury. The flames could also spread to surrounding objects, causing property damage.

For additional tips on what to do in the event of a fire, please read this article.

Other BMW recalls

In October 2025, nearly 200,000 BMWs and Supra sports cars were recalled over similar starter issues. The cause, however, was different. 

In March 2025, BMW recalled nearly 41,000 X3 SUVs whose doors could have been opened accidentally due to defective door locks.  

The repair

The dealers will replace the starter motor free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by March 24, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This BMW starter motor fire recall affects nearly 88,000 cars and SUVs. To do a BMW recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Toyota recalls Tundra pickups over malfunctioning rearview cameras

Toyota recalls Tundra pickups over malfunctioning rearview cameras 

February 10, 2026 Bojan Popic

Plano, TX – February 10, 2026 – Toyota (NYSE:TM) is recalling 161,268 pickup trucks whose rearview cameras may fail to show an image. This reduces visibility while backing up, upping the chances of a crash and injury.  

The following models are affected: 

  • 2024 – 2025 Toyota Tundra
  • 2024 – 2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid

Recall summary

The affected pickup trucks have a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system showing the vehicle’s exterior image from different angles. Due to a software error, the rearview camera image may not appear on the center display when shifted into reverse.

Recall risks

An inoperable rearview camera reduces visibility, upping the chances of hitting surrounding objects or pedestrians. 

Other Toyota recalls

In December 2025, Toyota recalled approximately 125,000 vehicles that could have stalled while driving due to an engine failure.

In November 2025, more than 1 million Toyota, Subaru and Lexus vehicles were recalled over malfunctioning rearview cameras.  

The repair

The dealers will update the camera software, free of charge. Notifications to the owners will be mailed between March 10, 2026 and March 24, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 161,000 Tundra trucks are affected by this Toyota rearview camera recall. To do a Toyota recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Toyota expands Lexus, Tundra stall recall

Toyota expands Lexus, Tundra stall recall

December 9, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Plano, TX – December 9, 2025 – Toyota (NYSE:TM), which owns the Lexus brand, is recalling 126,691 SUVs and pickup trucks that may stall while driving. This ups the risk of a crash and injury, especially in dense traffic. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2024 Lexus GX
  • 2022 – 2024 Lexus LX
  • 2022 – 2024 Toyota Tundra

This is an expansion of a 2024 recall for the same issue.

Recall summary

A crankshaft is a rotating part inside the engine that transfers power from the pistons to the transmission. In the affected vehicles, the crankshaft’s bearings – whose job is to reduce friction and ensure smooth rotation – could fail due to a manufacturing flaw, causing the engine to stall. 

Recall risks

A stalled vehicle may get hit by other motorists, augmenting the risk of injury for everyone involved.

Previous Toyota engine stall recall

In May 2024, Toyota recalled 102,000 Tundra and Lexus LX SUVs over the same issue and replaced their engines. Further analysis, however, revealed that more models than originally suspected are affected. 

Other Toyota recalls

In November 2025, Toyota recalled approximately 1 million vehicles whose rearview cameras could fail to show an image while backing up.

In October 2025, nearly 6,000 Tacoma pickup trucks were recalled because their driveshafts could snap, causing a loss of motive power. 

The repair

The carmaker is working on a solution, which – once available – will be free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between December 22, 2025 and January 5, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 127,000 trucks and SUVs are affected by this Toyota stall recall. To do a Toyota or Lexus recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Toyota recalls 1 million vehicles with defective rearview cameras

Toyota recalls 1 million vehicles with defective rearview cameras 

November 13, 2025 Bojan Popic , ,

Plano, TX – November 13, 2025 – Toyota (NYSE:TM), which also owns the Lexus brand and co-develops some Subaru cars, is recalling 1.02 million vehicles whose rearview cameras may fail to show an image. This ups the risk of a crash and injury while backing up. 

Some of the affected models include: 

  • 2023 – 2025 Lexus ES
  • 2024 – 2025 Lexus GX
  • 2023 – 2026 Lexus RX
  • 2023 – 2025 Subaru Solterra 
  • 2025 – 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid 
  • 2023 – 2025 Toyota Prius
  • 2025 – 2026 Toyota RAV4
  • 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

Recall summary

All affected vehicles have a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM)  that displays a 360° image of its surroundings. Due to a PVM software issue, the rearview camera may freeze or fail to show an image.

You can find the full list of recalled vehicles here. 

Recall risks

With no rearview image to aid visibility while backing up, the driver is more likely to crash into surrounding objects or pedestrians.

Other Toyota recalls

In October 2025, Toyota recalled nearly 6,000 Tacoma pickup trucks over the risk of a rollaway.

In September 2025, approximately 95,000 Toyota, Lexus and Subaru EVs were recalled because their windshields could fog up.

The repair

The dealers will update the PVM software free of charge as an interim remedy.

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between December 16, 2025 and December 31, 2025.  Another letter will be mailed once the final remedy is available. It is not clear what that will be.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Toyota rearview camera recall affects more than 1 million vehicles. To do a Toyota or Lexus recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Toyota recalls Tacoma trucks that may stall or roll away

Toyota recalls Tacoma trucks that may stall or roll away   

October 23, 2025 Bojan Popic

Plano, TX – October 19, 2025 – Toyota (NYSE: TM) is recalling 5,960 pickup trucks that may lose their motive power or roll away when parked. This defect ups the chances of a crash and injury, or property damage. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2025 Toyota Tacoma
  • 2025 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid

Recall summary

The driveshaft is a drivetrain component that transfers power from the transmission to the wheels. Due to a supplier error, the front driveshafts of the affected vehicles are not sturdy enough and may snap under load. 

Recall risks

The truck may lose propulsion or roll away when parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Both situations increase the likelihood of a crash, resulting in injury or property damage. 

Other Toyota recalls

In June 2025, Toyota recalled nearly 450,000 Tundra pickups whose backup lights could fail to illuminate.

In February 2025, more than 100,000 Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks were recalled over reduced braking caused by a brake fluid leak. 

The repair

Dealers will replace the driveshaft free of charge.  

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between November 16, 2025 and November 30, 2025.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 6,000 Tacoma pickup trucks are affected by this Toyota driveshaft recall. To do a Toyota recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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BMW recalls multiple models due to engine fire risk

BMW recalls multiple models due to engine fire risk

October 9, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Westwood, NJ – October 9, 2025 – BMW (OTCMKTS:BMWYY), which also supplies engines to certain Toyota models, is recalling 196,355 cars and SUVs that may burst into flames while driving or parked. This defect ups the likelihood of a crash and injury, or property damage. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 BMW 230i
  • 2020 – 2022 BMW X3
  • 2020 – 2022 BMW X4
  • 2019 – 2022 BMW Z4
  • 2019 – 2021 BMW 330i
  • 2021 – 2022 BMW 430i
  • 2020 – 2022 BMW 530i
  • 2020 – 2022 Toyota Supra 
  • 2021 – 2022 BMW 430i Convertible

Recall summary

The starter is an electric motor that cranks the engine when the driver turns on the ignition. In the affected vehicles, moisture may get into the starter and corrode or short-circuit its electrical contacts, setting it on fire.  

Recall risks

If the vehicle catches fire, the occupants could get seriously injured. Furthermore, the flames can spread to surrounding objects and cause property damage.

Safety tips

The carmaker advises owners to park their vehicles “outside and away from structures” until they are repaired. 

For additional tips on what to do in the event of a fire, please read this article. 

Other BMW recalls

In March 2025, more than 40,000 BMW SUVs were recalled because their doors could open while driving.

In September 2024, BMW recalled around 12,000 hybrids over a fire risk caused by a defective high-voltage system. 

The repair

Dealers will replace the starter free of charge.  

The owners should receive their notifications by November 14, 2025.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This BMW starter fire recall affects more than 196,500 cars and SUVs. To do a BMW recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Toyota recalls EVs over reduced visibility

Toyota recalls EVs over reduced visibility

September 24, 2025 Bojan Popic , ,

Plano, TX – September 24, 2025 – Toyota (NYSE:TM), which also owns the Lexus and Subaru brands, is recalling 94,320 electric vehicles whose windshields may frost and fog up. This defect reduces drivers’ visibility, increasing the chances of a crash.

The following models are affected:  

  • 2023 – 2025 Toyota bZ4X
  • 2023 – 2025 Lexus RZ
  • 2023 – 2025 Subaru Solterra

Recall summary

The windshield defroster heats the windshield to prevent it from getting frosted or getting fogged up. The defroster’s operation is controlled by an heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC) module, which may malfunction due to a software error.  

Recall risks

Difficulty seeing the road ahead ups the risk of an accident.

Other Toyota recalls

In June 2025, more than 443,000 Toyota Tundra pickup trucks were recalled over inoperable backup lights.

In February 2025, Toyota recalled approximately 41,000 cars with faulty seat belts, as reported.

The repair

The dealers will update the corresponding software free of charge.   

Notifications to owners should be mailed between October 20, 2025 and November 3, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Toyota reduced visibility recall affects more than 90,000 electric vehicles. To do a Toyota recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. You can do the same for Lexus or Subaru.

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Toyota recalls Tundra pickups over inoperable lights

Toyota recalls Tundra pickups over inoperable lights

June 4, 2025 Bojan Popic

Plano, TX – June 4, 2025 – Toyota (NYSE:TM) is recalling 443,444 pickup trucks whose backup lights may fail. This defect augments the risk of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected:

  • 2022 – 2025 Toyota Tundra
  • 2022 – 2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid

Recall summary  

In the affected trucks, moisture may enter the reverse light assembly, causing corrosion and rendering the lights inoperable.    

Recall risks

Inoperable reverse lights reduce the driver’s field of view while backing up. In addition, surrounding motorists and pedestrians may not be aware that the vehicle is reversing. Both situations up the chances of a crash and injury.  

Other Toyota recalls

In February 2025, Toyota recalled Tacoma pickup trucks over a brake fluid leak that could cause longer stopping distances.

In the same month, Lexus and Camry models were recalled because their second-row seat belts were faulty, as reported.    

The repair

The dealer will replace the lights and inspect their wiring connectors. If any traces of corrosion are found, the connectors will be replaced. 

This repair will be free of charge. 

The owners should receive letters with more information between June 30, 2025 and July 14, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Toyota reverse lights recall affects just over 443,000 pickup trucks. To do a Toyota recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Toyota recalls Tacoma pickups over reduced braking

Toyota recalls Tacoma pickups over reduced braking  

February 25, 2025 Bojan Popic

Plano, TX – February 25, 2025 – Toyota (NYSE: TM) is recalling 106,061 2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks over brake issues that can elongate stopping distances. This ups the risk of an injury.  

Recall summary  

The vehicle’s brake system uses hydraulic fluid to transfer the force to the brakes when the driver presses the brake pedal. The fluid is then transported to the brake calipers by the means of a hose located inside the rear wheels. 

In the affected vehicles, “mud and dirt” that gets into the wheels can damage the hose and cause a leak. 

This makes the brakes less effective.

Recall risks

Reduced brake capability increases stopping distance, augmenting the risk of a crash and injury. 

Other Toyota recalls

In October 2024, Corolla hybrids were recalled over an issue with power brake assist, as reported.

In July 2024, Toyota recalled Lexus SUVs because their headrests could have been inadvertently pulled out, as reported.   

The repair

Dealers will replace the brake hoses free of charge.   

The owners should receive letters with more information between March 24, 2025, and April 7, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Toyota brake hose recall affects more than 105,000 pickup trucks. To do a Toyota recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Toyota recalls Lexus vehicles with faulty seat belts

Toyota recalls Lexus vehicles with faulty seat belts  

February 20, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Plano, TX – February 20, 2025 – Toyota (NYSE:TM), which owns the Lexus brand, is recalling 40,922 cars and SUVs with defective seat belts that may not provide sufficient protection in a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.  

The following models are affected: 

  • 2024 – 2025 Lexus RX350
  • 2024 – 2025 Lexus RX350h
  • 2024 – 2025 Lexus RX500h
  • 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid
  • 2025 Lexus NX250
  • 2025 Lexus NX350
  • 2025 Lexus NX350h

Recall summary  

The second-row seat belt webbing in the affected vehicles was damaged during the manufacturing process. As a result, the seat belt may not perform as intended in a crash.  

Recall risks

If not properly restrained, the occupant may suffer greater injuries in an accident. 

Other Toyota recalls

In October 2024, Toyota recalled Corolla hybrids whose power brake assist could fail, increasing stopping distances.  

In July 2024, Lexus SUVs were recalled over faulty headrests, as reported.   

The repair

Dealers will replace the seat belt assembly free of charge. The owners should receive letters with more information between March 24, 2025, and April 7, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Close to 41,000 Lexus and Toyota cars and SUVs are affected by this Lexus seat belt recall. To do a Lexus recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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