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BMW starter recalls 26V438 and 26V441
Two 2026 BMW safety recalls replace the engine starter for free. 26V441 also tells owners of some plug-in hybrids to park outside until the repair is done.
At a glance
| 26V438 | 26V441 | |
|---|---|---|
| Problem | The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component. | The engine starter relay may corrode, overheat and short circuit. |
| Risk | Fire increases the risk of injury. | A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire. |
| Vehicles | 318,495 | 29,119 |
| Remedy | Dealers replace the engine starter, free of charge. | Dealers replace the engine starter, free of charge. |
| Park outside? | No park-outside advice in the NHTSA record. | Yes. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. |
| Owner letters | Expected August 28, 2026 | Mailed September 30, 2026 |
| NHTSA record | 26V438 | 26V441 |
26V438: models and US model years
| Model | Chassis | US model years |
|---|---|---|
| 230i, 230i xDrive | G42 | 2022–2025 |
| 330i, 330i xDrive | G20 | 2023–2024 |
| 430i, 430i xDrive (Coupe, Convertible, Gran Coupe) | G22/G23, G26 | 2023–2024 |
| 530i, 530i xDrive | G30 | 2021–2023 |
| X3 sDrive30i, xDrive30i | G01 | 2021–2024 |
| X4 | G02 | 2021–2025 |
| Z4 | G29 | 2022–2026 |
| Toyota Supra | A90 | 2023–2024 |
Only cars built with a certain starter configuration are included, so not every car of these years is affected. 26V438 expands the earlier starter recall 26V056.
26V441: models and US model years
| Model | Chassis | US model years |
|---|---|---|
| 330e iPerformance | F30 | 2016–2018 |
| 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance | G30 | 2018–2020 |
| 740Le xDrive iPerformance | G12 | 2017–2019 |
What to do
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW USA's recall lookup.
- If your car is open on 26V441, park outside and away from buildings until the starter is replaced.
- Book the free repair with a BMW dealer. BMW customer service: 1-800-525-7417.
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