Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system
Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
What could happen
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 230I 2022
- Bmw 330I 2019–2021
- Bmw 430I 2021–2022
- Bmw 430I Convertible 2021–2022
- Bmw 530I 2020–2022
- Bmw X3 2020–2022
- Bmw X4 2020–2022
- Bmw Z4 2019–2022
- Toyota Supra 2020–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V636000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 23, 2025
- Owners notified
- Feb 6, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 199,674
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Starter assembly › Relay
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Jan 30, 2026
- Bmw recall: Steering Nov 16, 2023
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Feb 17, 2023
- Bmw recall: Air bags Feb 1, 2023
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce and more recall: Seat belts Jul 21, 2021
- Bmw recall: Structure May 12, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.