The starter relay in your vehicle is a critical part that helps your car start when you turn the key. In certain models, it can corrode and overheat, causing a serious problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter relay overheats and short circuits, it could cause a fire. This could happen while you're parked or driving, and could lead to serious damage to your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter relay with a new one, free of charge. In the meantime, please park your vehicle outside and away from any buildings 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.
Your vehicle's traction battery is like a high-tech heart that powers your electric motor. In some 2020-2021 models, tiny debris might have gotten into the battery cells during manufacturing.
Risk if Unfixed
If the debris causes a short-circuit, your battery could catch fire or injure you. This is a serious safety risk that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the battery and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. For now, avoid charging your car, driving in manual or sport mode, and using the shift paddles until the repair is done.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
This model year has 2 recorded safety recalls. 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:RELAY recall for the 2020 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #25V636000)
The starter relay in your vehicle is a critical part that helps your car start when you turn the key. In certain models, it can corrode and overheat, causing a serious problem. If the starter relay overheats and short circuits, it could cause a fire. This could happen while you're parked or driving, and could lead to serious damage to your vehicle. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter relay with a new one, free of charge. In the meantime, please park your vehicle outside and away from any buildings until the repair is done.
What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY recall for the 2020 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #20V601000)
Your vehicle's traction battery is like a high-tech heart that powers your electric motor. In some 2020-2021 models, tiny debris might have gotten into the battery cells during manufacturing. If the debris causes a short-circuit, your battery could catch fire or injure you. This is a serious safety risk that requires immediate attention. Your BMW dealer will inspect the battery and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. For now, avoid charging your car, driving in manual or sport mode, and using the shift paddles until the repair is done.