BMW recalls 2021–2024 BMW 3, 4, 5 Series, Z4, X3, X4 and Toyota Supra over starter fire risk
The engine starter in these vehicles can overheat and catch fire because an internal part wears down, which raises the risk of injury.
What to do
Take your vehicle to a dealer, who will replace the engine starter free of charge. Call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331; you can also search your VIN on NHTSA.gov from March 24, 2026.
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Recall details
- Product
- BMW 430i, Z4, 330i and 5 more 2021–2024
- Company
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Hazard
- Fire increases the risk of injury.
- Units
- 87,394 vehicles
- Owner notification
- March 27, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 30, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V056000
- Model years: 2021–2024
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- 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.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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