NHTSA Recall 25V636000: Relay (electrical system)
Park outside BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 199,674 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the BMW 230I.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V636000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › STARTER ASSEMBLY › RELAY |
| Report received | September 23, 2025 |
| Owner notification | February 6, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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 became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V636000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 230I | 2022 |
| BMW 330I | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| BMW 430I | 2021, 2022 |
| BMW 430I Convertible | 2021, 2022 |
| BMW 530I | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| BMW X3 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| BMW X4 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| BMW Z4 | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Toyota Supra | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.