2021-2024 BMW 230I, BMW 330I and others recall: starter assembly
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on January 30, 2026. It covers about 87,394 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 87,394
- reported
- Jan 30, 2026
- owners notified
- Mar 27, 2026
- related complaints
- 104
Electrical system: starter assembly
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 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.
- Risk
- Fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 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 beginning March 24, 2026.
Recall number 26V056000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 104 complaints about electrical problems.
2022 BMW 230I2023 BMW 230I2021 BMW 330I2022 BMW 330I2023 BMW 330I2024 BMW 330I2021 BMW 430I2022 BMW 430I2023 BMW 430I2024 BMW 430I2021 BMW 530I2022 BMW 530I
Questions about recall 26V056000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2024 BMW 230I, BMW 330I and others starter assembly?
Yes. Recall 26V056000, reported on January 30, 2026, covers about 87,394 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V056000?
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 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 beginning March 24, 2026.
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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