Westwood, NJ – October 9, 2025 – BMW (OTCMKTS:BMWYY), which also supplies engines to certain Toyota models, is recalling 196,355 cars and SUVs that may burst into flames while driving or parked. This defect ups the likelihood of a crash and injury, or property damage.
The following models are affected:
- 2022 BMW 230i
- 2020 – 2022 BMW X3
- 2020 – 2022 BMW X4
- 2019 – 2022 BMW Z4
- 2019 – 2021 BMW 330i
- 2021 – 2022 BMW 430i
- 2020 – 2022 BMW 530i
- 2020 – 2022 Toyota Supra
- 2021 – 2022 BMW 430i Convertible
Recall summary
The starter is an electric motor that cranks the engine when the driver turns on the ignition. In the affected vehicles, moisture may get into the starter and corrode or short-circuit its electrical contacts, setting it on fire.
Recall risks
If the vehicle catches fire, the occupants could get seriously injured. Furthermore, the flames can spread to surrounding objects and cause property damage.
Safety tips
The carmaker advises owners to park their vehicles “outside and away from structures” until they are repaired.
For additional tips on what to do in the event of a fire, please read this article.
Other BMW recalls
In March 2025, more than 40,000 BMW SUVs were recalled because their doors could open while driving.
In September 2024, BMW recalled around 12,000 hybrids over a fire risk caused by a defective high-voltage system.
The repair
Dealers will replace the starter free of charge.
The owners should receive their notifications by November 14, 2025.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
This BMW starter fire recall affects more than 196,500 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.
