CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A corroded engine starter relay can overheat and short circuit, which may increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Until the repair is done, park the vehicle outside and away from structures such as your home or garage. An authorized dealer will replace the engine starter free of charge. You can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov, where affected VINs become searchable starting August 28, 2026.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 330e iPerformance | 201620172018 |
|---|---|
| BMW 530e iPerformance | 201820192020 |
| BMW 530e xDrive iPerformance | 201820192020 |
| BMW 740LE xDrive iPerformance | 201720182019 |