Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The starter in your vehicle is the part that helps your engine turn over when you turn the key. In certain models, it can overheat and catch fire due to wear on a tiny internal component.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter overheats and catches fire, it could cause a serious burn injury or worse. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your BMW or Toyota dealer will replace the faulty starter assembly with a new one at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice in the mail on August 28, 2026.
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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.
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