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RECALL CRISIS: BMW Joins Growing List of Foreign Carmakers Putting American Drivers at RISK

Gary FranchiFebruary 8, 2026245 views
RECALL CRISIS: BMW Joins Growing List of Foreign Carmakers Putting American Drivers at RISK
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BMW North America is scrambling to recall nearly 90,000 vehicles after federal safety officials discovered engine starters that could overheat and catch fire, putting American families directly in harm's way. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the alarming recall Saturday, adding BMW to a growing list of foreign automakers that can't seem to meet basic safety standards.

This latest recall exposes a troubling pattern: while President Trump pushes his America First agenda to bring manufacturing jobs back home, foreign car companies continue cutting corners and gambling with American lives. How many more recalls will it take before patriots realize that buying American isn't just about supporting our workers—it's about protecting our families?

The BMW recall affects multiple models where faulty engine starters could overheat, potentially sparking fires that could trap unsuspecting drivers and passengers. Think about that for a moment—you're driving your family down the highway, and suddenly your expensive German luxury car becomes a rolling fire hazard because BMW's quality control failed.

Foreign Automakers' Safety Crisis Continues

This BMW disaster comes as automakers across the board face mounting safety recalls, raising serious questions about manufacturing standards and corporate accountability. While American companies face intense scrutiny and regulation, foreign competitors seem to treat our market like a dumping ground for substandard vehicles.

Under Trump's leadership, we're seeing renewed focus on bringing manufacturing back to American soil where we can control quality and safety standards. The President's tariff policies and America First trade deals aren't just about economics—they're about ensuring the products American families depend on meet the highest safety standards.

BMW owners should immediately contact their dealers about the recall, but the bigger question remains: why are we accepting dangerous foreign products when American manufacturing could provide safer alternatives? Every recall like this proves Trump was right about the need to rebuild American manufacturing dominance.

Patriots, it's time to ask ourselves—are we going to keep enriching foreign corporations that treat American safety as an afterthought, or support the America First policies that put our families first?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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TruckGuy_TexasVerifiedFeb 10, 2026
Another foreign automaker cutting corners at our expense - shocking! Does anyone know if this recall affects the X5 models from 2019-2021?
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PatriotMike47VerifiedFeb 10, 2026
This is exactly why I bought American last year - my Chevy Silverado has been rock solid while my neighbor's BMW has been in the shop three times. When are we going to stop trusting our safety to foreign companies that clearly don't prioritize American consumers?
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USAFirst2024VerifiedFeb 11, 2026
Smart choice Mike! Ford and GM actually test their vehicles for American driving conditions instead of just shipping over European designs.