The starter motor in your vehicle is like a powerful muscle that gets your engine running. Over time, a part inside the starter can wear out and overheat, causing it to catch fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter overheats and catches fire, it could cause a serious accident, potentially putting you or others at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter motor with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and it will be done free of charge.
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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.
The starter motor in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps the engine turn over. In some 2021-2024 models, the starter motor's internal component can wear out, causing it to overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter motor overheats, it could catch fire, posing a significant risk of injury. This is a serious situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter motor for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible once you receive a recall notice, and you can 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.
The starter relay in your vehicle is a critical component that helps the engine start when you turn the key. In certain 2019-2022 models, this relay can corrode and fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter relay fails, it can overheat and cause a short circuit, which could lead to a fire in your engine compartment.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter relay with a new one, at no cost to you. Park your vehicle in a safe location away from any 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.
This model year has 3 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 recall for the 2022 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #26V438000)
The starter motor in your vehicle is like a powerful muscle that gets your engine running. Over time, a part inside the starter can wear out and overheat, causing it to catch fire. If the starter overheats and catches fire, it could cause a serious accident, potentially putting you or others at risk of injury. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter motor with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and it will be done free of charge.
What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY recall for the 2022 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #26V056000)
The starter motor in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps the engine turn over. In some 2021-2024 models, the starter motor's internal component can wear out, causing it to overheat. If the starter motor overheats, it could catch fire, posing a significant risk of injury. This is a serious situation that requires immediate attention. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter motor for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible once you receive a recall notice, and you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331 for more information.
What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY recall for the 2022 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #25V636000)
The starter relay in your vehicle is a critical component that helps the engine start when you turn the key. In certain 2019-2022 models, this relay can corrode and fail. If the starter relay fails, it can overheat and cause a short circuit, which could lead to a fire in your engine compartment. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter relay with a new one, at no cost to you. Park your vehicle in a safe location away from any flammable materials until the repair is done.