2016-2018 BMW 330E Iperformance, 2018-2020 BMW 530E Iperformance, 2018-2020 BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance and 1 more model recall: Park Outside: Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
Report received by NHTSA: July 8, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
Park outside NHTSA's record flags a fire risk when the vehicles are parked (NHTSA's “Park outside” warning). NHTSA's recall page and the remedy below give the instructions.
- What's recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 530e xDrive, 2017-2019 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, 2016-2018 330e iPerformance vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
- The risk
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
29,119 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2016-2018 BMW 330E Iperformance, 2018-2020 BMW 530E Iperformance, 2018-2020 BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance, 2017-2019 BMW 740LE Xdrive Iperformance.
- 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
282 earlier NHTSA recalls by BMW of North America, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 1, 2026 2023-2025 BMW 740I, 2023-2025 BMW 740I Xdrive, 2023-2025 BMW 760I Xdrive and 15 more models recall: Integrated Brake System Malfunction
- May 14, 2026 2017-2018 BMW C Evolution recall: DC/DC Converter Electrical Connection May Corrode (agency record)
- April 2, 2026 BMW of North America, LLC recall: Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat (agency record)
- March 12, 2026 BMW of North America, LLC recall: Loose Bolts May Damage Seat Belt Webbing (agency record)
- Feb. 26, 2026 BMW of North America, LLC recall: Turn Signal Malfunction/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 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 330E Iperformance 2016-2018
- BMW 530E Iperformance 2018-2020
- BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance 2018-2020
- BMW 740LE Xdrive Iperformance 2017-2019
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V441000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 8, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 29,119 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | Yes |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record