Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The starter motor in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps your engine turn over when you turn the key. In certain 2021-2024 models, the starter motor can overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter motor overheats, it could catch fire, which increases the risk of serious injury, as a fire in your vehicle can spread quickly and pose a significant threat to you and others nearby.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the engine starter motor with a new one, free of charge. You'll receive a letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair once the remedy is available, and you may also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331 for more information.
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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.
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