NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2016–2018 BMW 330E Iperformance and 3 more recall: Park Outside: 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
- 26V441000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Electrical System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 29119
- Hazard tags
- Fire
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Electrical System
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 330E Iperformance | 2016–2018 |
| BMW | 530E Iperformance | 2018–2020 |
| BMW | 530E Xdrive Iperformance | 2018–2020 |
| BMW | 740LE Xdrive Iperformance | 2017–2019 |
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 2018-2020 530e xDrive, 2017-2019 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, 2016-2018 330e iPerformance 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 outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026.
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V441000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.