2022–2025 BMW 230I, 2022–2025 BMW 230I Xdrive, 2023–2024 BMW 330I and 9 other models Recall: Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models
NHTSA campaign 26V438000 · Electrical System · filed Jul 8, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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. 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.
The risk
Fire increases the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to 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. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall 26V056.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 230I | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| BMW | 230I Xdrive | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| BMW | 330I | 2023, 2024 |
| BMW | 330I Xdrive | 2023, 2024 |
| BMW | 430I | 2023, 2024 |
| BMW | 430I Xdrive | 2023, 2024 |
| BMW | 530I | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| BMW | 530I Xdrive | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| BMW | X3 | 2021, 2022, 2024 |
| BMW | X4 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| BMW | Z4 | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Toyota | Supra | 2023, 2024 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V438000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.