A worn internal component in the starter motor can overheat and potentially spark a fire. Here are the models affected and ...

Today's recall alert concerns several BMW models -- and one Toyota that shares a lot of its bones with a BMW.

BMW is recalling more than 87,000 vehicles due to the threat of the engine starter overheating, causing a fire risk.

Dealers will replace starters for free; owners advised to park vehicles outside as precaution.