NHTSA recall,
BMW 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, X3, X4, Z4, Toyota Supra Vehicles
The engine starter may overheat and catch fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
BMW of North America, LLC 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, and 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component. Fire increases the risk of injury.
The recall was reported to NHTSA on January 30, 2026, and affects 87,394 vehicles nationwide. The issue involves the electrical system component.
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from March 24, 2026.
- Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge.
- You may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your BMW affected?
8 models
These models and years may be affected.
- 230IBMW, model years
- 330IBMW, model years
- 430IBMW, model years
- 530IBMW, model years
- X3BMW, model years
- X4BMW, model years
- Z4BMW, model years
- SupraToyota, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Component
- Electrical system defect
- Campaign
- 26V056000
- Vehicles affected
- 87,394
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-525-7417
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