2022 Bmw 230i | 2020 Bmw 530i — Electrical system: starter assembly: relay
Published September 24, 2025 · Recall initiated: September 23, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V636000, published September 24, 2025 and initiated September 23, 2025. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2022 Bmw 230i | 2020 Bmw 530i — Electrical system: starter assembly: relay.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 230I
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2022 BMW 230I | 2020 BMW 530I
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Bmw 230i | 2020 Bmw 530i — Electrical system: starter assembly: relay recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V636000 on September 24, 2025. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: 230I.