Nearly 200,000 Toyota Supra and BMW Z4 sports activities vehicles recalled resulting from fireplace danger

Almost 200,000 Toyota Supra and BMW Z4 sports activities vehicles – and different extra common BMW fashions – have been recalled within the US, and a few Australian autos are additionally prone to be caught up in what has now turn into a worldwide subject.

The US product security recall for each fashions is because of a possible starter motor defect which might see the BMW-produced 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine fitted to some Supra coupes and Z4 roadsters change on by itself, and even catch fireplace.

This implies Australian Supra house owners won’t be concerned, given solely the three.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine is obtainable within the Japanese coupe right here – however the 2.0-litre ‘B48’ turbo-four is accessible within the native Z4 lineup. 

The danger consists of potential overheating, resulting in a short-circuit and potential fireplace outbreak, in accordance with the US Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA), which issued the recall.

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International provide of the 2 sports activities vehicles – that are primarily the identical however with totally different exterior designs – comes from the identical manufacturing unit at Graz in Austria, the place they’re made for BMW and Toyota by Magna Steyr. 

The recall consists of round 1500 Supra autos in North America, the place the impression goes past the Z4 and consists of the BMW 230i, 330i, 430i, 530i, in addition to X3 and X4 mid-size SUVs fitted with the identical engine.

No official recall has been issued for the Z4 or another BMW mannequin resulting from this subject in Australia, however one is anticipated anticipated to be introduced within the coming days. 

“We’re conscious of the worldwide recall and may verify that the Australian market is impacted. We’re in shut contact with our head workplace to find out the precise implications for our market,” mentioned BMW Australia in an announcement to CarExpert in the present day.