Safety Alert: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
automotiveRecalled on Sep 23, 2025
2021 BMW 430I CONVERTIBLE - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
🔢 196355 vehicles potentially affected
Sold At: BMW of North America, LLC
Recall #: NHTSA 25V636000
Source: NHTSA
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Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
What to do next
- 1Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk are scheduled to be mailed November 14, 2025. Owners will receive a second notice as remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 14, 2025.
- 2Visit the official NHTSA recall page for complete details
Summaries only; always follow the official notice.