# Mexico vehicle fire investigation and potential recalls

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexico-vehicle-fire-investigation-and-potential-recalls
> Updated: 2026-09-15T00:02:08.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

On September 12, a collision occurred on the Mexico-Toluca Highway involving a BYD electric vehicle and an Audi SUV. The impact caused the BYD vehicle to catch fire, trapping and killing its two occupants. The National Guard closed the highway to facilitate investigations into the incident.

Following the accident, Mexico’s Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) launched an investigation into potential recalls for BYD and BMW vehicles. This action follows consumer complaints regarding fires and flooding. While a local prosecutor's office conducts forensic examinations to determine if the BYD battery triggered the fatal blaze, Profeco head Iván Escalante stated the agency will monitor investigation findings before deciding on specific recall actions.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Profeco investigates BYD and BMW vehicles following fire and flood reports

Mexico's Profeco is reviewing potential vehicle recalls for BYD and BMW following consumer complaints and a fatal BYD hybrid fire on the Mexico-Toluca highway.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/profeco-investigates-byd-and-bmw-vehicles-following-fire-and-flood-reports

### 2026-09-12: Mexico-Toluca Highway collision leaves two dead after electric vehicle fire

Two people died after their BYD electric vehicle caught fire following a collision with an Audi on the Mexico-Toluca Highway near Santa Fe.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-toluca-highway-collision-leaves-two-dead-after-electric-vehicle-fire

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