The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26V056000·Announced 2026-01-30

BMW and Toyota Supra engine starters may overheat and catch fire

BMW is recalling certain 2021-2024 BMW models and 2021-2023 Toyota Supra vehicles because the engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

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: Rubric level 3 covers risk-of-harm where injury has not yet been reported: the source describes a fire hazard with no reported incidents and no interim parking restriction.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC 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 and 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. About 87,394 units are potentially affected. BMW directs owners to its recall report for the complete model list.

The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

NHTSA states that fire increases the risk of injury.

Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 27, 2026, and owners will receive another letter once the remedy is available. Owners may contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
2023 BMW X3
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Starter
Hazard
  • fire
  • overheating
  • component-wear
Affected units
87,394

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 (8)

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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