NHTSA Recall 26V056000: Starter assembly (electrical system)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 87,394 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the BMW 230I.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V056000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | January 30, 2026 |
| Owner notification | March 27, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Safety risk
Fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 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 March 24, 2026.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V056000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 230I | 2022, 2023 |
| BMW 330I | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| BMW 430I | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| BMW 530I | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| BMW X3 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| BMW X4 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| BMW Z4 | 2021, 2022 |
| Toyota Supra | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
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.