BMW recalls 2016–2020 330e, 530e and 740Le plug-in hybrids over starter relay fire risk
The engine starter relay can corrode, overheat and short circuit, which may raise the risk of a fire.
What to do
Park the vehicle outside and away from buildings until the repair is done; dealers will replace the engine starter for free. Owners may call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Recall details
- Product
- BMW 530e Xdrive Iperformance, 740le Xdrive Iperformance, 530e Iperformance and 1 more 2016–2020
- Company
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Hazard
- A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
- Units
- 29,119 vehicles
- Owner notification
- September 30, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 8, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V441000
- Model years: 2016–2020
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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