2019-2022 BMW 230I, BMW 330I and others recall: relay
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on September 23, 2025. It covers about 199,674 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 199,674
- reported
- Sep 23, 2025
- owners notified
- Feb 6, 2026
- related complaints
- 166
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
- Risk
- A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on November 14, 2025.
Recall number 25V636000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 166 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 25V636000
Is there a recall on the 2019-2022 BMW 230I, BMW 330I and others relay?
Yes. Recall 25V636000, reported on September 23, 2025, covers about 199,674 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 25V636000?
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on November 14, 2025.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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