BMW of North America, LLC: Electrical System:Starter Assembly (2021 BMW 330I, 2021 BMW 430I, 2021 BMW 530I…)

Company / brand

BMW of North America, LLC

Product

2021 BMW 330I; 2021 BMW 430I; 2021 BMW 530I; 2021 BMW X3; 2021 BMW X4; 2021 BMW Z4; 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA; 2022 BMW 230I; 2022 BMW 330I; 2022 BMW 430I; 2022 BMW 530I; 2022 BMW X3; 2022 BMW X4; 2022 BMW Z4; 2022 TOYOTA SUPRA; 2023 BMW 230I; 2023 BMW 330I; 2023 BMW 430I; 2023 BMW 530I; 2023 BMW X3; 2023 BMW X4; 2023 TOYOTA SUPRA; 2024 BMW 330I; 2024 BMW 430I; 2024 BMW 530I

Reason / hazard

Fire increases the risk of injury.

What to do (remedy)

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.

Distribution / sold at

Potentially affected: 87394

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.

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

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