Bmw 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 2018-2020 530e xDrive, 2017-2019 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, 2016-2018 330e iPerformance 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 outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 330E Iperformance 2016–2018
- Bmw 530E Iperformance 2018–2020
- Bmw 530E Xdrive Iperformance 2018–2020
- Bmw 740Le Xdrive Iperformance 2017–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V441000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 8, 2026
- Owners notified
- Sep 30, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 29,119
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Starter assembly › Relay
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.