Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The starter assembly is a crucial part that helps your engine turn over and start. In some 2021-2024 models of your 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, Supra, X3, and X4, the starter can overheat and catch fire due to worn-out parts.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter overheats and catches fire, it could cause a serious fire in your vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or even a life-threatening situation.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter assembly with a new one, free of charge. Keep an eye out for a letter from BMW, and when the repair is ready, you'll receive another notification to schedule the fix.
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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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