The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including notices for more than 145,000 BMW vehicles.
Are you looking to see if recalls have been issued on your vehicle? Owners can check USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or search NHTSA’s database for new recalls.
The NHTSA website also allows you to search for recalls by your vehicle identification number, or VIN. Here’s what you need to know about the vehicle recalls published by NHTSA from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5:
BMW recalled certain vehicles as the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload after repeated attempts to start the car. If the starter overheats, part of the engine’s protection material could catch on fire.
The recall covers certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. It includes those repaired under recall 24V576; owners of vehicles repaired under that recall will need to have their vehicle repaired again.
Dealers are to replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are to be mailed on Nov. 17.
Affected vehicles: 145,102
Kia recalled certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles as they may have a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning blower motor wiring harness that is inadequate.
The connection between the blower motor resistor and connector can overheat when using the HVAC system on fan speed 3 while the ignition is on, according to the recall report. The issue is believed to stem from a supplier quality issue.
Dealers are to replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk are to be mailed on Nov. 24, and follow-up letters are to be sent when a remedy is developed.
Affected vehicles: 39,536
General Motors recalled certain 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles as they may fail to properly alert nearby pedestrians.
The pedestrian alert sound system in the recalled vehicles may not produce a sufficient change in volume between the vehicle being stopped and moving at low speeds, according to the NHTSA.
The sound profile in these vehicles allows too much variation in volume to consistently meet the relativevolume changes required by safety standards when travelling from stationary to around six miles per hour, according to the recall report.
A remedy for the recall is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on Nov. 10.
Affected vehicles: 23,700
Nissan recalled certain 2021-2022 LEAF vehicles as the lithium-ion battery may overheat during quick charging. The vehicles covered by the recall have a Level 3 quick charging port, and the overheating may occur during Level 3 quick charging, according to the NHTSA.
Owners are advised not to use Level 3 quick charging until the remedy is completed.
Dealers are to update the battery software for free. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk are to be mailed Oct. 24. Follow-up letters are to be sent when a remedy is available.
Affected vehicles: 19,077
Toyota recalled certain 2025 Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles as a driveshaft joint may deform and break.
The recalled vehicles are equipped with front drive shaft assemblies that include a constant-velocity joint that, due to supplier error, could break under normal driving conditions, according to the recall report. If the joint breaks, a driver could experience limited steering, and 4WD models covered under the recall could move while in park if an emergency brake is not activated.
Dealers are to inspect and replace both front driveshaft assemblies, as necessary, for free. Notification letters are to be sent on Nov. 16.
Affected vehicles: 5,960

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