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BMW is recalling some 394,000 3 Series models for Takata airbags, this time examples that may not have had anything to do with the recall initially.

BMW is recalling certain vehicles over bolts that may loosen or break over time. The issue affects more than 155,600 vehicles.

BMW is the latest automaker to take action in resolving its part of the long-running Takata airbag crisis, issuing a “do not drive” warning for older 3 Series, 5 Series and X5 vehicles.

BMW’s latest recall for a potential fire risk is both an expansion and a supersession of two previous notices that tallies more than 917,000 cars and SUVs.

BMW is recalling some 4,500 3 Series cars that had previously been recalled due to airbag inflators that were inspected but not replaced.

Automatics have gotten much better than manuals — not from the perspective of stick-shift fans, but in the broader sense (and the dollars-and-cents sense).

Approximately 8,500 model-year 2013-16 BMW 3 Series sedans and model-year 2013-15 3 Series wagons are being recalled for their constant-velocity joints.

NHTSA announced a recall for 1.4 million vehicles from various automakers for Takata airbag inflators made to from 1995 to 2000. The defect is unrelated to the huge ongoing Takata recall.

Approximately 16,600 model-year 2008-12 BMW 3 Series sedans, coupes and convertibles are being recalled for a battery cable connection.