BMW Of: Park Outside: Engine Starter May Corrode And Overheat (electrical System)
Recall Summary BMW is recalling certain 2016-2020 530e, 740Le, and 330e models because the engine starter relay may corrode and overheat, creating a fire risk. Owners should park their vehicles outside and away from buildings until dealers replace the starter relay at no cost. Notification letters will be mailed August 28, 2026, and owners can contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.
- Recalling firm
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Product
- Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 530e xDrive, 2017-2019 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, 2016-2018 330e iPerformance vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
- Reason
- A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire. Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 28, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-07-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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