NHTSA recall 25V-636: Electrical System

BMW of North America, LLC · Reported September 23, 2025 · 5 affected model years

Electrical System recall

Park outside25V-636
September 23, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Safety risk
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number25V636000
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
Report dateSeptember 23, 2025
ComponentElectrical System:Starter Assembly:Relay
Fixed over the airNo
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