NHTSA recall 25V-636 (25V636000)
electrical system recall reported September 23, 2025 - about 199,674 vehicles affected.
NHTSA marks this campaign PARK OUTSIDE.
Park outdoors, away from buildings - the defect carries a fire risk even while parked. Contact your dealer immediately; the repair is free.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V636000
- Also written as
- 25V-636
- Reported
- September 23, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~199,674
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Why it is dangerous
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-636 when calling a dealer.
Affected 8 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.