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BMW of North America, LLC vs General Motors, LLC: NhtsaRecallPulse comparison
General Motors, LLC's units affected of 29,347 is 1.0x BMW of North America, LLC's 29,119 (84th percentile). BMW of North America, LLC is dated 2026-07-08; General Motors, LLC 2026-09-24.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
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How does BMW of North America, LLC compare to General Motors, LLC?
| Field | BMW of North America, LLC | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC | General Motors, LLC |
| Subject | Park Outside: Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat | Window Automatic Reversal System Malfunction/FMVSS 118 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V441000 | 26V612000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 29119 | 29347 |
| Do not drive | No | No |
| Park outside | Yes | No |
| Defect | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 530e xDrive, 2017-2019 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, 2016-2018 330e iPerformance vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit. | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Cadillac OPTIQ vehicles. When closed using the key fob's express-up function, the front windows may fail to detect an obstruction and reverse direction. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems." |
| Consequence | A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire. | A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026. | The body control module (BCM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 21, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N262567230. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 24, 2026. |
| Manufacturer campaign | N262567230 | |
| units affected percentile | 83rd | 84th |
| Recall Urgency Score | 60/100 | 30/100 |
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Official records: BMW of North America, LLC · General Motors, LLC
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