Vehicle recall 26V056000 · January 30, 2026
BMW 330i, BMW 430i and 6 more models
Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V056000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 30, 2026
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- March 27, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 87,394
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Starter assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW 230i (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- BMW 330i (2021-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- BMW 430i (2021-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- BMW 530i (2021-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- BMW X3 (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
- BMW X4 (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
- BMW Z4 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Toyota Supra (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
Has your BMW been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A BMW dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.