Recall 25V636000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY Defect in 2019-2022 BMW 230I
RECALL This recall affects up to 199,674 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 25V636000 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 199,674 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2019 BMW Z4, 2019 BMW 330I, 2020 BMW 530I, 2020 TOYOTA SUPRA, 2020 BMW Z4, 2020 BMW X3, 2020 BMW 330I, 2020 BMW X4, 2021 BMW 530I, 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA, 2021 BMW Z4, 2021 BMW X3, 2021 BMW 330I, 2021 BMW 430I, 2021 BMW X4, 2021 BMW 430I CONVERTIBLE, 2022 BMW 230I, 2022 TOYOTA SUPRA, 2022 BMW Z4, 2022 BMW 530I, 2022 BMW 430I, 2022 BMW X4, 2022 BMW 430I CONVERTIBLE, 2022 BMW X3
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Defect Description
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 Consequence
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 will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 14, 2025.
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