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2025 BMW 2 Series · 1 recorded campaigns · Prepared 2026-11-09
Model-year records do not confirm VIN eligibility or completed repairs. Ask your dealer to check your VIN and the original filing's safety instructions.
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26V438000
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
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The starter motor in your vehicle is the part that turns the engine over when you turn the key. In certain models, this motor can wear out and catch fire due to excessive heat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter motor overheats and catches fire, it could cause a serious burn injury — a potentially life-threatening situation.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW or Toyota dealer will replace the starter motor with a new one, at no cost to you. You'll get a letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair when it's available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Supra, 2022-2025 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2023 5 Series, 2022-2026 Z4, 2023-2024 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 4 Series Coupe, 3 Series, 2021-2025 X4, and 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Fire increases the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 28, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall 26V056.
What is the overall risk grade for the 2025 BMW 2 Series?
The 2025 BMW 2 Series has a risk grade of A. This grade is calculated from 1 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).
How many safety recalls does the 2025 BMW 2 Series have?
The 2025 BMW 2 Series has 1 known safety recall on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
What is the most severe recall for the 2025 BMW 2 Series?
The most severe recall for the 2025 BMW 2 Series is classified as medium. This indicates a moderate safety issue that should be addressed promptly.
Is the 2025 BMW 2 Series safe to drive?
This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY recall for the 2025 BMW 2 Series? (Campaign #26V438000)
The starter motor in your vehicle is the part that turns the engine over when you turn the key. In certain models, this motor can wear out and catch fire due to excessive heat. If the starter motor overheats and catches fire, it could cause a serious burn injury — a potentially life-threatening situation. Your authorized BMW or Toyota dealer will replace the starter motor with a new one, at no cost to you. You'll get a letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair when it's available.
