BMW Recalls Vehicles Over Starter Fire Risk
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BMW of North America is recalling certain 2021-2026 vehicles including BMW 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, X3, X4, Z4 and Toyota Supra models due to a starter that may overheat and catch fire.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Supra, 2022-2025 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2023 5 Series, 2022-2026 Z4, 2023-2024 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 4 Series Coupe, 3 Series, 2021-2025 X4, and 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall affects 318,495 units with NHTSA Campaign Number 26V438000. Affected models include various 2021-2026 BMW 530I, 530I XDRIVE, 330I, 330I XDRIVE, 230I, 230I XDRIVE, 430I, 430I XDRIVE, Z4, X3, X4 and 2023-2024 Toyota Supra vehicles. A complete list of models is available in the recall report. This is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall 26V056.
What You Should Do
Dealers will replace the engine starter free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 28, 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 August 28, 2026.
Why This Matters
Fire increases the risk of injury.
Source
NHTSA Campaign 26V438000 - BMW of North America, LLC
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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