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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Passenger Cars

2021-2024 BMW and Toyota Vehicles Recalled for Starter Motor Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: January 30, 2026
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Summary

BMW of North America is recalling 87,394 vehicles, including various 2021-2024 BMW 2, 3, 4, and 5 Series, X3, X4, Z4, and Toyota Supra models. The engine starter motor in these vehicles can overheat due to wear on an internal component, which may lead to a fire. Authorized dealers will replace the engine starter motor free of charge. Owners will be notified by mail when the repair becomes available at their local dealership.

Risk

A worn internal component can cause the engine starter to overheat and catch fire. This significantly increases the risk of fire-related injuries to vehicle occupants or bystanders.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves 87,394 vehicles, including certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra and 2021-2024 BMW 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, X3, X4, and Z4 models.
  2. To confirm if your specific vehicle is affected, you can enter your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at NHTSA.gov or the BMW or Toyota recall lookup websites beginning March 24, 2026.
  3. Wait for an official notification letter from BMW or Toyota; a preliminary letter regarding the safety risk was mailed on March 27, 2026, and a second letter will be sent once the remedy parts are ready.
  4. Once you receive notice that the remedy is available, contact an authorized BMW or Toyota dealer to schedule a free replacement of the engine starter motor.
  5. For further information, contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
  6. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional recall details.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”„Free Replacement

Free replacement of the engine starter motor.

How to: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owners should wait for a notification letter and then contact BMW (1-800-525-7417) or Toyota (1-800-331-4331) customer service.

Affected Products

Product: 2021-2023 Toyota Supra

Engine starter may overheat.

Product: 2022-2023 BMW 2 Series Coupe

Engine starter may overheat.

Product: 2021-2024 BMW 5 Series (xDrive)

Engine starter may overheat.

Product: 2021-2022 BMW Z4

Engine starter may overheat.

Product: 2022-2024 BMW 4 Series (Gran Coupe)

Engine starter may overheat.

Product: 2021-2024 BMW 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible)

Engine starter may overheat.

Product: 2021-2023 BMW 4 Series (Coupe)

Engine starter may overheat.

Product: 2021-2024 BMW 3 Series

Engine starter may overheat.

Product: 2021-2023 BMW X4

Engine starter may overheat.

Product: 2021-2024 BMW X3

Engine starter may overheat.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 26V056000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Sold By: Authorized BMW Dealers; Authorized Toyota Dealers
Units Affected: 87,394 vehicles
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: March 27, 2026
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: March 31, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response