Electrical system: starter assemblyRecall 26V-056 · BMW and Toyota vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC recall 26V-056 covers 87,394 BMW and Toyota vehicles for a electrical system: starter assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V056000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
The risk
Fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
67%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 48 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 14, 2020 to December 14, 2022. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.