{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11730231,"manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/31/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"04/09/2026","vin":"5UXTY9C05M9","components":"ENGINE","summary":"2021 BMW X3 M40i \u2013 Starter Motor Failure Matches NHTSA 26V056000 Defect (No-Start at Stop Light + Excessive Starter Torque Fault + Fire Risk)  I am filing this safety complaint regarding a sudden starter motor failure on my 2021 BMW X3 M40i. On March 31, 2026, the vehicle stalled at a stop light and displayed the message \u201ccar can be restarted in XX seconds.\u201d After the timed period elapsed and a few restart attempts, the vehicle would not start and had to be towed to Sewell BMW Mini of Plano, Texas. The service department at the dealership diagnosed a faulty starter motor. The technician\u2019s notes explicitly state: \u201cchecked faults for excessive torque and found starter motor faulty\u201d and the vehicle inspection video shows the starter unraveling. They quoted $2,060.50 to replace it under reliability concerns.  This failure mode - sudden no-start at idle/stop with the timed restart lockout and \u201cexcessive torque\u201d fault - is identical to the defect in NHTSA Campaign 26V056000 announced January 2026, affecting 2021\u20132024 X3 models. That recall describes internal starter wear causing no-start conditions and potential overheating/fire risk. BMW has already acknowledged and is replacing the starter for free on thousands of nearly identical G01 X3s. The service manager at Sewell BMW of Plano also confirmed that prior B58-engine X3 M40i models, same engine family as mine, have had starter recalls for the same issue.  Despite this clear precedent, BMW North America denied our goodwill request for coverage due to it being out of warranty and that we\u2019re not the original owners of the vehicle. We believe this is a safety defect that BMW should remedy at no cost, consistent with federal standards and their handling of the identical issue on other X3 models.  Please investigate and require BMW to provide free remedy or full reimbursement. This poses a real safety risk due to a sudden stall while driving and potential fire as demonstrated in other recalled BMW X3s within the same year.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2021","productMake":"BMW","productModel":"X3","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC"}]}]}