BMW & Toyota Vehicle Engine Starter Fire Recall
2025 BMW X4: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Updated July 8, 2026
BMW is recalling a wide range of vehicles because the engine starter can overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal part. A fire in your engine bay puts you and others at serious risk of injury.
Is the BMW of North America, LLC recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on July 8, 2026. Details below.
What is recalled
Certain BMW and Toyota vehicles, specifically: 2023 to 2024 Toyota Supra, 2022 to 2025 BMW 2 Series Coupe, 2021 to 2023 BMW 5 Series, 2022 to 2026 BMW Z4, 2023 to 2024 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, and 4 Series Coupe, 2023 to 2024 BMW 3 Series, 2021 to 2025 BMW X4, and 2021 to 2024 BMW X3. See the full list of affected VINs on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026. This is an expansion of NHTSA recall 26V056.
Am I affected
You're affected if you own one of these vehicles: a 2023 to 2024 Toyota Supra, a 2022 to 2025 BMW 2 Series Coupe, a 2021 to 2023 BMW 5 Series, a 2022 to 2026 BMW Z4, a 2023 to 2024 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, or 4 Series Coupe, a 2023 to 2024 BMW 3 Series, a 2021 to 2025 BMW X4, or a 2021 to 2024 BMW X3. Check your specific VIN on NHTSA.gov starting August 28, 2026, to confirm your vehicle is included.
What to do right now
Take your vehicle to a BMW or Toyota dealer to have the engine starter replaced free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 28, 2026. If you have questions before then, contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. You can also check your VIN at NHTSA.gov starting August 28, 2026.
Contact: BMW of North America, LLC
The hazard
Fire increases the risk of injury.
Brands affected
- Source
- NHTSA
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall ID
- nhtsa-26V438000
- Recalled
- July 8, 2026
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