BMW owners of 3, 5, and 7 Series sedans should check whether their vehicles are affected by a newly identified faulty starter relay that could cause the car to fail to start. German regulators flagged the defect, prompting the automaker to issue a recall that will be addressed at no cost through authorized dealers. The issue, while not immediately dangerous in the way a brake failure might be, can leave drivers stranded — a particular inconvenience for owners of these higher-end models who may not expect such a mechanical hiccup. Owners should contact their local BMW dealer with their VIN to confirm whether their specific vehicle is on the recall list.
German regulators flagged a faulty starter relay on BMW 3, 5 and 7 Series sedans, prompting a free recall fix through the dealer network.
