Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The starter motor in your vehicle is what turns the engine over when you turn the key. In some 2021-2024 models, the starter motor can overheat and catch fire due to wear and tear on a critical internal part.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter motor overheats and catches fire, this could lead to a serious fire inside your engine compartment, which could cause burns or injuries.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter motor with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and you'll receive another letter once the new starter motor is available.
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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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