BMW engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
AFFECTED MODELS
BMW 330e and 530e
VEHICLES AFFECTED
29,119
REMEDY
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete.
COST
Free
The short version
BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the starter assembly relay. Here is what owners need to know.
WHAT
The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
WHY IT MATTERS
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
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-441.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2016–2018 | BMW 330e |
| 2018–2020 | BMW 530e |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Owner notification letters mailed. LATEST
- Remedy details updated.
- Recall reported to NHTSA.
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat 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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