BMW Recall Wraps In Some Toyota Supra Models
Toyota revived the Supra several years back with help from BMW. That partnership yielded an impressive vehicle, but it also means that the Supra is wrapped into recalls that impact BMW powertrains. The Supra was recently recalled in an action that also affects the BMW 3-Series and X3.
The recall impacts vehicles from between the 2019 through 2022 model years, which includes some four-cylinder Supra models. Affected BMWs include the X3, X4, Z4, and a handful of 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-Series vehicles.
Recall documentation states that the vehicles’ starter relay can become corroded if it gets wet, which could cause problems starting the vehicle. A wet relay can also short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. In some cases, the positive battery connection cable was damaged or not connected.
BMW said it is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the problem, and Toyota said that it has not received any field reports or warranty claims. Owners will be notified by mail and are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until they can be fixed. Dealers will replace the engine starter with a revised unit, and customers who’ve incurred expenses related to the issue may be eligible for reimbursement.
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Chris grew up in, under, and around cars, but took the long way around to becoming an automotive writer. After a career in technology consulting and a trip through business school, Chris began writing about the automotive industry as a way to reconnect with his passion and get behind the wheel of a new car every week. He focuses on taking complex industry stories and making them digestible by any reader. Just don’t expect him to stay away from high-mileage Porsches.
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'BMW said it is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the problem, and Toyota said that it has not received any field reports or warranty claims'
It sounds more like they want owners to come in so they can get talked into an expensive service for the rest of the car.
BWW recalls a Toyota? Toyota recalls a BMW? I must say, this is a little bit Confusing.