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2022 BMW 230i

2 recalls Most severe issue: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Moderate #26V056000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The starter motor in your vehicle is the part that helps your engine turn over when you turn the key. In some models, a component inside the starter motor can wear out and cause it to overheat, potentially leading to a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter motor catches fire, it could cause an injury or even a fire. This is a serious situation that could happen while you're driving or parked.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the starter motor with a new one, free of charge. You'll receive a letter when the repair is ready, and you can schedule an appointment at your convenience.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 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. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 27, 2026. Owners will receive another letter once the remedy is available. 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 March 24, 2026.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #25V636000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The starter relay in your vehicle is a small electrical component that helps get your engine going. In some 2019-2022 models, this relay can corrode and fail, causing problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter relay fails, it could overheat and catch fire, posing a significant risk to you and others nearby.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter relay with a new one, at no cost to you. Park your vehicle outside and away from flammable materials until the repair is done.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 14, 2025.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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Other BMW 230i Years

2024
1 recall
2023
3 recalls
2021
2 recalls
2020
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2018
2 recalls

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