BMW and Toyota Recall Over 87,000 Vehicles Due to Engine Starter Fire Risk

What Happened

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) has issued a recall for several vehicle models due to a defect in the electrical system’s starter assembly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the engine starter in affected vehicles may overheat and catch fire. This hazard is caused by wear on an internal component within the starter mechanism.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall impacts approximately 87,394 units across several BMW and Toyota model lines. Affected vehicles include:

• Toyota Supra: 2021-2023
• BMW 2 Series Coupe: 2022-2023 (including 230i)
• BMW 3 Series: 2021-2024 (including 330i)
• BMW 4 Series (Coupe, Gran Coupe, and Convertible): 2021-2024 (including 430i)
• BMW 5 Series (xDrive): 2021-2024 (including 530i)
• BMW X3: 2021-2024
• BMW X4: 2021-2023
• BMW Z4: 2021-2022

What You Should Do

BMW and Toyota will notify owners via mail, with letters expected to be sent by March 24, 2026. Authorized dealers will replace the engine starter in affected vehicles free of charge.

Owners may contact customer service departments for more information:

• BMW Customer Service: 1-800-525-7417
• Toyota Customer Service: 1-800-331-4331

Beginning March 24, 2026, owners can also search their specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA.gov website to confirm if their vehicle is included in this recall.

Why This Matters

A fire originating in the engine starter assembly significantly increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants and can lead to property damage.

Source

For further details, visit the NHTSA website regarding Campaign Number 26V056000.