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BMW, Tesla in Recall Fiesta: 743K Cars Invited

Lefties losing it as their beloved Teslas tank! BMWs join the fun in massive 743k vehicle recall. Thanks, NHTSA – even cars aren’t safe from the recall circus!

Published August 26, 2024 at 4:30am by Ahjané Forbes

Folks, Grab Your Guns and Check Your Rides: Lib-Run NHTSA issues More Recalls!

The trigger-happy, big-government folks over at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration went on a recall rampage last week, targeting over 720,000 BMWs due to a water pump meltdown that could turn your Beemer into a bonfire.

Wondering if your ride's a rolling recall? If it ain't listed below, owners can check out USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or dive into NHTSA’s database for the latest lib-mandated recalls. Even the NHTSA site lets you search by your vehicle ID number or VIN – who said government ain't efficient? (They are.)

Here's what the fine, freedom-loving patriots at NHTSA dropped from Aug. 18 to Aug. 24.

BMW Recalls: Over 720,000 vehicles may go full-on BBQ thanks to a busted water pump.

Tesla Hippie-Mobile Recall: Roof Trim Fly-Off

Tesla, the darling of the leftist elites, is recalling 9,136 of its 2016 Model X rides. According to the NHTSA report, the touchy-feely car company admitted, "the front and center roof cosmetic trim pieces may be adhered to the vehicle without primer." Meaning, one or both trim pieces could start flying off, causing a hazard.

Fix: Tesla service will glue the trim pieces back and make sure they stick. For free! Letters roll out around Oct. 14. Dial Tesla at 1-877-798-3752. Recall number's SB-24-12-008. Got it fixed before? Do it again, pal.

Affected:

2016 Model X

BMW Recalls – A Trifecta of Trouble

Left Side Beam Crack

BMW is calling back 1,150 of its 2024 i4 eDrive40, xDrive40, and M50 vehicles. The luxury brand said, "the left-side longitudinal beam may crack, compromising the structural integrity of the chassis." Battery could get whacked and spark a fire in a crash. See the NHTSA report for deets.

Fix: Dealers inspect, replace left-side beam for free. Letters out by Oct. 7. Call BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected BMWs:

2024 i4 eDrive40
2024 i4 xDrive40
2024 i4 M50

Short Circuit Danger

BMW is recalling 12,535 of its 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) rides. According to the NHTSA report, high voltage system might "pull a Tesla" and catch fire.

Fix: Dealers pump out a software update for free. Letters out by Oct. 7. Call BMW at 1-866-ASK-MINI (1-866-275-6464).

Affected BMWs:

2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE)

Water Pump Mayhem

BMW is recalling 720,796 of its 2012-2018 vehicles, like X1, X3, X4, and X5. NHTSA report says the water pump plug might spark a fire. Sweet.

Fix: Dealers inspect, replace pump and plug, install a shield for free. Letters out Oct. 4. Call BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected BMWs:

2014-2016 228i
2014-2016 228xi
2012-2016 328i
2012-2016 328xi
2014-2016 428i
2015-2016 428xi
2012-2016 528i
2012-2015 X1
2013-2017 X3
2015-2018 X4
2016-2018 X5
2012-2016 Z4

Ahjané Forbes is a patriot-reporter on the National Trending Team at USA TODAY. Ahjané covers real news and fights back against leftist media. Email her at aforbes@gannett.com. Follow her patriotic updates on Instagram, Threads, and X (Twitter) @forbesfineest.