The starter assembly in your vehicle controls the engine's power when you turn the key. In some 2021-2024 models, this assembly can overheat due to wear on a small internal part.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter assembly overheats, it could catch fire, which could cause serious injury, either to you or someone nearby.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter assembly with a new one, at no cost to you. You'll get a second letter once the repair is ready, and you can also contact BMW or Toyota customer service 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.
Your vehicle's driver monitoring camera system helps the safety features know when you're paying attention to the road. In some 2023-2024 models, the electrical connection to this system might not be properly attached.
Risk if Unfixed
If this connection is loose, the system won't work as it should. This means the emergency stopping assistant might not kick in if you're not holding the steering wheel, which could increase your risk of being in a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check and secure the electrical connection to the driver monitoring system, free of charge. You should schedule this repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2023 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inoperative hands-on detection system may fail to detect when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel and therefore not engage the emergency stopping assistant system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reattach the ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. 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 recall for the 2024 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #26V056000)
The starter assembly in your vehicle controls the engine's power when you turn the key. In some 2021-2024 models, this assembly can overheat due to wear on a small internal part. If the starter assembly overheats, it could catch fire, which could cause serious injury, either to you or someone nearby. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter assembly with a new one, at no cost to you. You'll get a second letter once the repair is ready, and you can also contact BMW or Toyota customer service for more information.
What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR recall for the 2024 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #23V700000)
Your vehicle's driver monitoring camera system helps the safety features know when you're paying attention to the road. In some 2023-2024 models, the electrical connection to this system might not be properly attached. If this connection is loose, the system won't work as it should. This means the emergency stopping assistant might not kick in if you're not holding the steering wheel, which could increase your risk of being in a crash. Your BMW dealer will check and secure the electrical connection to the driver monitoring system, free of charge. You should schedule this repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2023 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.