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NHTSA campaign 26V441000

Park Outside: Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat

BMW of North America, LLC

Potential units
29,119
Report received
Jul 8, 2026
Manufacturer ID
Not reported

Recall summary

What is being recalled

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.

Safety consequence

Why this recall matters

A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

What owners should expect

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.

Associated products

Affected models and equipment

Vehicle2017 BMW 330e IperformanceProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2020 BMW 530e Xdrive IperformanceProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2019 BMW 530e Xdrive IperformanceProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2018 BMW 530e IperformanceProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2019 BMW 740le Xdrive IperformanceProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2018 BMW 740le Xdrive IperformanceProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2019 BMW 530e IperformanceProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2020 BMW 530e IperformanceProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2016 BMW 330e IperformanceProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2017 BMW 740le Xdrive IperformanceProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2018 BMW 330e IperformanceProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2018 BMW 530e Xdrive IperformanceProduction dates not reported

Official documents

NHTSA campaign files