NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC - Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
Published: September 23, 2025Recall ID: 25V636000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat |
| Nhtsa id | 25V636000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V636000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 32.25 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire. |
| Potentially affected | 199674 |
| Report received date | 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | Yes |