BMW to Recall over 318,000 Vehicles Due to Starter Motor Overheating, Fire Risk
BMW said less than 1% of the affected vehicles may have the defect, and dealers will replace the starter for free.
- On Thursday, July 23, 2026, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that BMW is recalling approximately 318,495 vehicles in the United States due to engine starter fire risks.
- Last week, BMW issued a recall for 29,000 vehicles facing a similar starter defect, involving hybrid models where corrosion inside the starter relay could cause a short-circuit.
- Various 2021-2026 BMW series vehicles and the 2023-2024 Toyota Supra are included in the recall, though BMW anticipates that less than 1% of these vehicles were actually impacted.
- Dealerships will replace engine starters for free, and owners can search their Vehicle Identification Numbers on the NHTSA website starting August 28 or contact BMW or Toyota customer service.
- As of July 8, BMW had not received reports of accidents or injuries related to the issue, indicating no confirmed harm from the defect to date.
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BMW recalls over 300K vehicles. See the affected models
BMW of North America issued a recall for more than 300,000 vehicles due to faulty engine starters.
BMW Recalls 318,000 Cars Over Starter Fire Risk — 9 Models Affected
BMW is recalling 318,495 vehicles in the U.S. over a starter defect that can, in rare cases, cause a fire — and the recall spans nine BMW models plus the Toyota Supra, from the X3 and X4 to the 3 Series, 5 Series, and Z4. The X3 makes up the largest share by far, at roughly two-thirds of all affected vehicles, but owners of several other models should check their VIN too. In its filing with NHTSA, BMW explained that the premature wear could caus…
BMW is recalling more than 318,000 cars in the United States because the starter motor in certain vehicles could overheat, causing a fire, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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