The starter motor in your vehicle is the part that helps your engine turn over when you turn the key. In some 2021-2024 models, this motor can overheat and catch fire due to wear.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter motor overheats and catches fire, it could cause serious injury. A fire in the engine compartment can spread quickly, releasing intense heat and flames.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter motor with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 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 small electrical component that helps the engine start. In some 2019-2022 BMW models, this relay can corrode, which could cause a serious problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter relay overheats and short circuits, it could start a fire, which is a very serious risk.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter relay with a new one at no cost to you. For now, please park your vehicle outside, away from nearby structures, until the repair is done.
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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 traction battery in your car is the part that helps it move when it's running on electric power. In some 2020-2021 models, debris may have gotten inside the battery cells during manufacturing.
Risk if Unfixed
If this debris causes a short-circuit, it could lead to a fire or even an injury. In the worst-case scenario, the fire could spread to other parts of the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the battery and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Until they can do the repair, you should avoid charging your car, driving in manual or sport mode, or using the shift paddles.
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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 12V/24V/48V battery in your hybrid vehicle is what powers your electrical systems. In certain BMW models, the welding on the battery cells might be loose, creating a pathway for a short-circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery short-circuits, it could catch fire, which could lead to serious damage to your vehicle and potentially put you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the battery and replace it if needed – all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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.