BMW recalling more than 100K vehicles for motor concern linked to overheating

BMW is recalling more than 100,000 vehicles because of a motor defect that could result in overheating and, in “extreme” circumstances, increase the risk of a fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a statement posted Thursday.

If there is mechanical damage to the engine, it may not be able to start, and if drivers continue to try to start the engine using “excessively long starting attempts,” the engine could overheat, the NHTSA said. This could be especially...