Westwood, NJ – February 24, 2026 – BMW (OTCMKTS:BMWYY), which also supplies engines to Toyota, is recalling 87,394 vehicles that may catch fire while driving. This defect ups the chances of a crash and injury.
The following models are affected:
- 2022 – 2023 BMW 230i
- 2021 – 2024 BMW 330i
- 2021 – 2024 BMW 430i
- 2021 – 2024 BMW 530i
- 2021 – 2023 BMW X3
- 2021 – 2023 BMW X4
- 2021 – 2022 BMW Z4
- 2021 – 2023 Toyota Supra
Recall summary
A starter is an electric motor that cranks the engine when the driver presses the Start button. In the affected vehicles, the starter’s internal moving parts may wear out prematurely, causing it to malfunction or, in extreme cases, overheat and burst into flames.
Recall risks
A fire that happens while driving increases the chances of a crash and injury. The flames could also spread to surrounding objects, causing property damage.
For additional tips on what to do in the event of a fire, please read this article.
Other BMW recalls
In October 2025, nearly 200,000 BMWs and Supra sports cars were recalled over similar starter issues. The cause, however, was different.
In March 2025, BMW recalled nearly 41,000 X3 SUVs whose doors could have been opened accidentally due to defective door locks.
The repair
The dealers will replace the starter motor free of charge.
Notifications to the owners will be mailed by March 24, 2026.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
This BMW starter motor fire recall affects nearly 88,000 cars and SUVs. To do a BMW recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
