2021 BMW X4 - Engine

2021-2026 BMW Recall Summary BMW is recalling approximately 26,247 vehicles from model years 2021-2026 (including X3, X4, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 2 Series, and Z4 models) because the engine starter may have been improperly manufactured and could overheat, creating a fire risk. BMW will mail owners instructions to have the starter replaced at a dealership and recommends avoiding the remote start function and leaving the engine running unattended until repairs are completed.

Recalling firm
BMW
Product
Vehicles: 2021 BMW X4, 2021 BMW X3, 2022 BMW X4, 2022 BMW Z4, 2022 BMW X3, 2023 BMW X4, 2023 BMW 2 SERIES, 2023 BMW 4 SERIES, 2023 BMW Z4, 2023 BMW X3, 2023 BMW 5 SERIES, 2023 BMW 3 SERIES, 2024 BMW X3, 2024 BMW Z4, 2024 BMW 3 SERIES, 2024 BMW X4, 2024 BMW 4 SERIES, 2024 BMW 2 SERIES, 2025 BMW Z4, 2025 BMW 2 SERIES, 2025 BMW X4, 2026 BMW Z4. System: Engine. Units affected: 26,247
Reason
Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the starter could overheat. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2026-040. 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
2026-07-08
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Canada-wide

Official recall notice from TC

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/a51a6cf7-14f8-4612-b923-08461fd9d8c7