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CriticalCampaign #26V056000Electrical

2024 BMW 530i Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 BMW 530i
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Automotive wiring harness into the engine compartment — representative photo for NHTSA electrical recall
An automotive wiring harness routed into the engine compartment (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: simonov / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Affected Vehicles

2024 BMW 530i

Recall Summary

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.

Consequence

Fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 27, 2026. Owners will receive another letter once the remedy is available. 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.

411 Press Analysis

NHTSA has issued a critical safety recall for the 2024 BMW 530i, reported on January 30, 2026. The recall involves electrical system:starter assembly. Fire increases the risk of injury. This recall has been classified at the highest severity level. Owners of affected vehicles should stop driving them immediately and contact their dealer for service. BMW of North America, LLC will provide the repair free of charge. Check your vehicle's VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.

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