BMW issued a “park outside” recall for several 2019-2022 BMW models due to the possibility of an engine starter short circuit that risks a fire. Approsimately 200,000 vehicles are affected by the “Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat” recall.
Owners of the listed models are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. The engine starters at risk of corrosion and short circuit will be replaced free of charge by BMW dealerships. Letters will be mailed to owners and all affected VIN numbers will be searchable on NHTSA.gov/recalls beginning on November 14.
Owners can call BMW customer service with questions at 900-525-7417.
Here is the full text of the recall notice available here:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 25V636000
Fire Risk Warning
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA ID Number: 25V636000
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 196355
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.
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. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk are scheduled to be mailed November 14, 2025. Owners will receive a second notice as remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 14, 2025.
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |