Potential Fire Hazard Recalls Certain Toyota GR Supra And Many BMW Models, Going Back To 2015

Another day, another recall, and this time it concerns one of the most popular performance cars to come from Japan - the Toyota GR Supra. Depending on who you ask, there is a lot to like and a few things to hate about the fifth generation of the Japanese performance car, and according to the latest intel, it seems like an early-model Toyota GR Supra may be the wisest sports car purchase. 

There is a massive recall, which mostly concerns BMW models. It is a well-known fact that Toyota co-developed the Supra with the Bavarian carmaker, and there are a few valid reasons for that, despite JDM fans’ protests. 

The recall affects a total of 1,145,385 vehicles, of which 1,469 are Toyota GR Supra models, produced between 2020 and 2022. The issue relates to an electrical hazard during a possible short-circuit. Consequently, the service recalls affect the BMW Z4, which shares a platform with the GR Supra. 

This is where it gets interesting:

According to the NHTSA, a total of over 200,000 cars manufactured between 2019 and 2022 are affected, including the BMW Z4, but oddly enough. nothing is said about the 2019 GR Supra. Car Recalls gives more extensive data, according to which cars manufactured between 28 September 2015 and 7 September 2021  are affected, which means the old, E89 generation of the Z4 is also affected.

High probability of electrical fire

The service recall is about the possibility of water coming into contact with the starter relay, gradually causing corrosion and eventually a short circuit, due to overheating of the electrical connections and starter. 

This may cause a difficult engine start or, in the worst-case scenario, cause an electrical fire, which may total the car. The issue can manifest itself when the car is in motion or when it’s stationary, but with the ignition on.

According to the recall, specific information about the recall is given upon request from owners of the affected vehicles. It sounds like a part-replacement scenario. Since these are all BMW parts, the company said that the service recall will be performed in phases due to limited parts availability. 

All models affected by the service recall

• BMW 1Series

• BMW 2 Series,

• BMW 3 Series

• BMW 4 Series,

• BMW 5 Series

• BMW 6 Series

• BMW 7 Series

• BMW 8 Series

• BMW X3

• BMW X4

• BMW X5

• BMW X6

• BMW X7

• BMW Z4 

• Toyota GR Supra

If you want to check whether your car is affected by the recall, you can enter here and insert your number plate or VIN.

The information about this recall is just a few days old, and typically, there are updates over time. This means that other model years of the above-mentioned models may end up being affected, and we try to update such articles as best we can. Feel free to check in for new information, and if you have issues with your vehicle, feel free to talk about it in the comment section below.

Dimitar Angelov's automotive interests made him an expert in a wide variety of vehicles. Japanese brands like Toyota and Nissan are closest to his heart, although performance cars in general are his favorite segment, which is why he is constantly on the lookout for the best deals on the market. Dimitar Angelov's car passion and knack for the written word led him to complete a Master of Arts in Media and Communications, and classic car restoration. Dim is happy to get behind the wheel of any car and share his impressions. You can follow Dimitar on X, Linked-in, Instagram, and Facebook.

Image source: Toyota GR Supra