The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V636000·Announced 2026-11-09

BMW and Toyota vehicles recalled for engine starter relay fire hazard

BMW is recalling certain 2019-2022 Z4, 330i, 430i, 530i, and X3/X4 models, along with 2020-2022 Toyota Supra. The engine starter relay may corrode and short circuit, creating a fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle fire hazard involving electrical short circuit in the starter relay. However, no fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported score at most 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2022 BMW vehicles including the Z4, 330i, 430i, 530i, and X3/X4 models. Additionally, Toyota Supra models from 2020-2022 are included in this recall. A total of approximately 199,674 vehicles are potentially affected.

The engine starter relay in these vehicles may corrode over time. This corrosion can cause the relay to overheat and short circuit, which increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

BMW owners were mailed notification letters on February 6, 2026. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in the recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov starting November 14, 2025.

The remedy is free of charge. Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule the replacement of their engine starter relay. As a precaution, owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed.

The recalled product

Product
2019 BMW Z4
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electrical / Fire Risk
Hazard
  • fire
  • electrical-short-circuit
Affected units
199,674

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (9)

  • Z4
  • 330I
  • X3
  • X4
  • 530I
  • SUPRA
  • 430I
  • 230I
  • 430I CONVERTIBLE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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