BMW of North America, LLC: Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire (26V056000)
BMW of North America, LLC: Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire (26V056000). Its units affected of 87,394 is top-decile (91st percentile of 875 records). Dated 279 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 30/100. As of 2026-11-04, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 87,394 · 91th percentile of 875 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 164.0x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Subject | Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire |
| NHTSA ID | 26V056000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 87394 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component. |
| Consequence | Fire increases the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026. |
| units affected percentile | 91th of 875 (median 533, 164.0x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-01-30
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-04
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:12:01 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: BMW of North America, LLC and 786 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 786
- BMW of North America, LLC's units affected: 91st percentile of 875 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $157,200 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
30 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 87,394 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for BMW of North America, LLC?
BMW of North America, LLC recall 26V056000: Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire, 87,394 units.
How does BMW of North America, LLC compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
This is a top-decile record: its units affected of 87,394 is 164.0x the median of 533 across 875 records. It is 279 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 30/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
BMW of North America, LLC vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW of North America, LLC | Vehicle | 87,394 | 91st | 2026-01-30 |
| Lucid USA, Inc. | Vehicle | 27,185 | 83rd | 2026-08-20 |
| Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | Vehicle | 17,277 | 80th | 2026-06-04 |
| Kalmar Solutions, LLC | Vehicle | 16,127 | 80th | 2026-10-05 |
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