CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The engine starter may overheat and catch fire because of wear on an internal component. A fire increases the risk of injury to occupants and others near the vehicle.
Authorized dealers will replace the engine starter free of charge. Owners were mailed notification letters on July 21, 2026. You can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov for open recalls, since VINs involved in this recall will be searchable there beginning March 24, 2026.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 230i | 20222023 |
|---|---|
| BMW 330i | 2021202220232024 |
| BMW 430i | 2021202220232024 |
| BMW 530i | 2021202220232024 |
| BMW X3 | 202120222023 |
| BMW X4 | 202120222023 |
| BMW Z4 | 20212022 |
| Toyota Supra | 202120222023 |