2018 Bmw 530e Xdrive Iperformance | 2019 Bmw 530e Xdrive Iperformance | 2020 Bmw 530e Xdrive Iperformance | 2017 Bmw 740le Xdrive Iperformance | 2018 Bmw 740le Xdrive Iperformance | 2019 Bmw 740le Xdrive Iperformance | 2018 Bmw 530e Iperformance | 2019 Bmw 530e Iperformance | 2020 Bmw 530e Iperformance | 2017 Bmw 330e Iperformance | 2018 Bmw 330e Iperformance | 2016 Bmw 330e Iperformance — Electrical system: starter assembly: relay
Published July 9, 2026 · Recall initiated: July 8, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V441000, published July 9, 2026 and initiated July 8, 2026. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2018 Bmw 530e Xdrive Iperformance | 2019 Bmw 530e Xdrive Iperformance | 2020 Bmw 530e Xdrive Iperformance | 2017 Bmw 740le Xdrive Iperformance | 2018 Bmw 740le Xdrive Iperformance | 2019 Bmw 740le Xdrive Iperformance | 2018 Bmw 530e Iperformance | 2019 Bmw 530e Iperformance | 2020 Bmw 530e Iperformance | 2017 Bmw 330e Iperformance | 2018 Bmw 330e Iperformance | 2016 Bmw 330e Iperformance — Electrical system: starter assembly: relay.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 530E XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2018 BMW 530E XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE | 2019 BMW 530E XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE | 2020 BMW 530E XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE | 2017 BMW 740LE XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE | 2018 BMW 740LE XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE | 2019 BMW 740LE XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE | 2018 BMW 530E IPERFORMANCE | 2019 BMW 530E IPERFORMANCE | 2020 BMW 530E IPERFORMANCE | 2017 BMW 330E IPERFORMANCE | 2018 BMW 330E IPERFORMANCE | 2016 BMW 330E IPERFORMANCE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Bmw 530e Xdrive Iperformance | 2019 Bmw 530e Xdrive Iperformance | 2020 Bmw 530e Xdrive Iperformance | 2017 Bmw 740le Xdrive Iperformance | 2018 Bmw 740le Xdrive Iperformance | 2019 Bmw 740le Xdrive Iperformance | 2018 Bmw 530e Iperformance | 2019 Bmw 530e Iperformance | 2020 Bmw 530e Iperformance | 2017 Bmw 330e Iperformance | 2018 Bmw 330e Iperformance | 2016 Bmw 330e Iperformance — Electrical system: starter assembly: relay recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V441000 on July 9, 2026. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: 530E XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE.