BMW of North America, LLC recall 26V441
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 29,119
- Recall opened
- —
- Report date
- Jul 8, 2026
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (4)
- BMW 330E IPERFORMANCE2016–2018
- BMW 530E IPERFORMANCE2018–2020
- BMW 530E XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE2018–2020
- BMW 740LE XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE2017–2019
Component / system
Defect
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.
Risk / consequence
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.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V441000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.