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BMW of North America, LLC — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-07-08

BMW of North America, LLC 530e xDrive, 740Le xDrive, 330e iPerformance, engine start relay may corrode short

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-07-08
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected	29119
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. / 后果: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall type	Vehicle
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. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 3, 2026. Another letter will be mailed after the remedy is confirmed. 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.
Recall number	26V441000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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