2021 BMW 5 Series - Engine
Recall Summary BMW is recalling approximately 228 vehicles from model years 2021-2024 across multiple models (X3, 5 Series, X4, 3 Series, 4 Series, Z4, and 2 Series) because some engine starters may have been improperly manufactured and could overheat. An overheated starter poses a fire risk. BMW will mail owners instructions to have the starter replaced at a dealership.
- Recalling firm
- BMW
- Product
- Vehicles: 2021 BMW 5 SERIES, 2021 BMW 3 SERIES, 2021 BMW 4 SERIES, 2021 BMW X4, 2021 BMW Z4, 2021 BMW X3, 2022 BMW 3 SERIES, 2022 BMW X4, 2022 BMW 4 SERIES, 2022 BMW Z4, 2022 BMW X3, 2022 BMW 5 SERIES, 2023 BMW X3, 2023 BMW 4 SERIES, 2023 BMW 2 SERIES, 2023 BMW X4, 2023 BMW 3 SERIES, 2023 BMW 5 SERIES, 2024 BMW 3 SERIES. System: Engine. Units affected: 6,958
- Reason
- Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the starter could overheat. Safety Risk: A starter that overheats can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, BMW recommends not using the remote start function and not leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine running until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the engine starter.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- Canada
- Agency
- TC
- Recall date
- 2026-01-30
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Canada-wide
Official recall notice from TC
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/4255d578-377d-4f27-8e00-b16f0e9e3514