NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2022 BMW 230I and 8 more recall: Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
Park outside: owners are advised to park affected vehicles outside and away from structures due to fire risk.
- Recall number
- 25V636000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Electrical System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 199674
- Hazard tags
- Fire
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Electrical System
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 230I | 2022 |
| BMW | 330I | 2019–2021 |
| BMW | 430I | 2021–2022 |
| BMW | 430I Convertible | 2021–2022 |
| BMW | 530I | 2020–2022 |
| BMW | X3 | 2020–2022 |
| BMW | X4 | 2020–2022 |
| BMW | Z4 | 2019–2022 |
| Toyota | Supra | 2020–2022 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
What should you do?
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.
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V636000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.