2021-2024 BMW 330I, 2021-2024 BMW 430I, 2021-2024 BMW 530I and 5 more models recall: Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Report received by NHTSA: Jan. 30, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
Fire increases the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
87,394 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2021-2024 BMW 330I, 2021-2024 BMW 430I, 2021-2024 BMW 530I, 2021-2023 BMW X3, 2021-2023 BMW X4, 2021-2023 Toyota Supra and 2 more models.
- Compared with
BMW of North America, LLC has 14 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 23 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
274 earlier NHTSA recalls by BMW of North America, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Dec. 23, 2025 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 recall: Improperly Secured Positive Battery Cable
- Dec. 17, 2025 2014-2015 BMW 228I, 2014-2015 BMW M235I, 2014 BMW 320I and 4 more models recall: Air Bag Inflators May Rupture (agency record)
- Dec. 11, 2025 2025-2026 BMW X3 recall: Unintended Steering Wheel Movement (agency record)
- Dec. 4, 2025 2026 BMW X5, 2026 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid, 2026 BMW X6 and 1 more model recall: Air Bag May Deploy Improperly (agency record)
- Oct. 31, 2025 2000-2001 BMW X5 recall: Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. 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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- BMW 230I 2022-2023
- BMW 330I 2021-2024
- BMW 430I 2021-2024
- BMW 530I 2021-2024
- BMW X3 2021-2023
- BMW X4 2021-2023
- BMW Z4 2021-2022
- Toyota Supra 2021-2023
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V056000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Jan. 30, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 87,394 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record