BMW recall 26V441000 - Relay

NHTSA · July 8, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V441000 (Bmw), reported July 8, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 29,119.
• Component: Relay.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

July 8, 2026

Recalling firm

BMW of North America, LLC

Source ID

26V441000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 391 recall campaigns from BMW of North America, LLC since 2010, 13 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 29,119 vehicles, it is larger than 83% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

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.

Consequence

A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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