BMW Z4, X4 +9 more: Electrical system — starter assembly

Affects BMW Z4, X4, X3, 330I Xdrive, 530I, 430I, 430I Xdrive, 330I, 230I, 230I Xdrive, 530I Xdrive · 2021–2026 — about 318K vehicles.

The hazard

Fire increases the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall 26V056.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational