BMW recalls 570,000 cars in U.S. and Canada

2/19/2013

DETROIT — Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is recalling almost 570,000 cars in the United States and Canada because a battery cable connector can fail and cause the engines to stall.

The recall affects BMW’s popular 3-Series sedans, wagons, convertibles, and coupes from the 2007 through 2011 model years.

Also included are 1-Series coupes and convertibles from 2008 through 2012, and the Z4 sports car from 2009 through 2011.