The starter relay in your vehicle is a small electronic component that helps get your engine running when you turn the key. In some 2019-2022 models, this relay can corrode and overheat, leading to a serious issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter relay corrodes, it could cause a short circuit that increases the risk of a fire. This is a serious problem that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the starter relay with a new one, free of charge. You should park your vehicle in an open area, away from any buildings or other combustible 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.
The hybrid battery in your vehicle is the component that powers the electric motor. In certain 2020-2021 models, debris may have entered one or more of the battery cells during production.
Risk if Unfixed
If debris is inside the battery cells, it could cause a short-circuit and start a fire, or even cause an injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the battery module and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Until the repair is done, avoid charging your vehicle, driving in manual or sport mode, and using the shift paddles.
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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.
The battery in your vehicle is a crucial part that stores electricity to power your car's systems. In certain 2020-2021 models, some of the welds on the battery might be loose, creating a path for electricity to flow incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the battery could catch fire, which could spread quickly and put you and others at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealership will inspect the battery and replace it for free, if necessary. They'll do this at no cost to you, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 16, 2020. Although potentially affected BMW owners received interim owner notification letters, all potentially affected BMW owner vehicles have been remedied; therefore, BMW Final owner notification letters will not be necessary. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The instrument cluster in your vehicle is the screen that shows your speed, fuel level, and other important information. In some 2018-2020 X3 and X4 models, it's not securely attached to the passenger air bag.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's a crash that triggers the air bag, the instrument panel could get damaged and break into sharp pieces that could hit you or other passengers, potentially causing injuries.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the instrument panel casing with a secure one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i, and 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M vehicles. The instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger air bag.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.