Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 230I 2022–2023
- Bmw 330I 2021–2024
- Bmw 430I 2021–2024
- Bmw 530I 2021–2024
- Bmw X3 2021–2023
- Bmw X4 2021–2023
- Bmw Z4 2021–2022
- Toyota Supra 2021–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V056000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 30, 2026
- Owners notified
- Mar 27, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 87,394
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Starter assembly
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Sep 25, 2025
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Sep 23, 2025
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Apr 1, 2025
- Bmw recall: Engine Dec 20, 2023
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Aug 16, 2023
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Feb 23, 2023
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.