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BMW recalls over 16,000 vehicles in Australia due to fire risk

The recall affects over 16,000 vehicles across nine BMW model lines due to a starter motor defect that may cause engine restart failure or fire, BMW Australia said.

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BMW is advising owners of over 16,000 vehicles to avoid using the remote start function or leaving their vehicle running and unattended.

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BMW had an important reminder in early February about a fire risk on many of its car models. Other reminders had also been organized in 2025 to solve the same kind of problems.

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CarExpert broke the news in on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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