The 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.
The risk
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
The 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 were mailed September 30, 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 330E Iperformance | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| BMW 530E Iperformance | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| BMW 740LE Xdrive Iperformance | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 330E Iperformance | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW 330E Iperformance | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW 330E Iperformance | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW 530E Iperformance | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW 530E Iperformance | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW 530E Iperformance | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW 740LE Xdrive Iperformance | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW 740LE Xdrive Iperformance | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW 740LE Xdrive Iperformance | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2026
113 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the electrical system; BMW of North America, LLC filed 347 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026