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BMW please see the recall report for a complete list of all models.

NHTSA campaign 26V-056 · Reported January 30, 2026 · 87,394 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW 230i, 330i, 430i, 530i, X3, X4, Z4 and Supra
VEHICLES AFFECTED
87,394
REMEDY
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the electrical system starter assembly. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

Fire increases the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will replace the engine starter, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-056.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2022–2023BMW 230i
2021–2024BMW 330i
2021–2024BMW 430i
2021–2024BMW 530i
2021–2023BMW X3
2021–2023BMW X4
2021–2022BMW Z4
2021–2023Toyota Supra

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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