BMW recalls cars due to overheating starter motor
BMW is recalling 105,000 vehicles after owners complained that their vehicles would not start. August 8, 2024 — BMW starter motor problem causes dealers to recall more than 105,000 vehicles to update software. If the starter motor fails and overheats when the driver repeatedly tries to start the vehicle, it could cause a fire. BMW starter motor recall affects the following vehicles: 2019-2020 BMW X5 (X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i) 2020-2020 BMW X6 (X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i) 2019-2020 BMW X7 xDrive40i 2020-2021 BMW 7 Series Sedan (740i, 740xi) 2020-2020 BMW 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840xi) 2020-2020 BMW 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840xi) 2020-2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840xi) 2020-2020 BMW 3 Series Sedan (M340i, M340xi) "If the engine sound insulation is contaminated with oil, etc., then in extreme cases the proximity of the starter to the sound insulation could result in a thermal event." - BMW In March 2023, BMW received reports of vehicle engines failing to start, and…
The new benchmark for luxury sedans
The all-new eighth-generation BMW 5 Series has finally been launched in India. As we said earlier, it is only available in the Long Wheelbase (LWB) variant. The 5 Series LWB is priced at Rs 7.29 lakh (ex-showroom) and is brought to India via CBU. The launch of the new long wheelbase sedan makes BMW the only luxury car brand in India to have three long wheelbase sedans. Other BMW models that offer long wheelbase versions include the 3 Series Long Wheelbase Sedan and the 7 Series Long Wheelbase Sedan. The new 5 Series LWB will be available in a single 530Li M Sport model, with deliveries starting in September this year. BMW 5 Series LWB: Dimensions length: 5,175 mm width: 1,900 mm high: 1,520 mm Wheelbase: 3,105 mm Size comparison with some competitors: length width high Wheelbase BMW 5 Series Long Wheelbase 5,175 mm 1,900 mm 1,520 mm 3,105 mm Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB 5,092 mm 1,880 mm 1,493 mm 3,094…
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