2016–2018 BMW 330E Iperformance, 2018–2020 BMW 530E Iperformance, 2018–2020 BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance and 1 other model Recall: Engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short…
NHTSA campaign 26V441000 · Electrical System · filed Jul 8, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
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
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 are expected to be mailed August 28, 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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 330E Iperformance | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| BMW | 530E Iperformance | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| BMW | 530E Xdrive Iperformance | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| BMW | 740LE Xdrive Iperformance | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V441000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.