# BMW of North America, LLC: Park Outside: Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat (26V441000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 60/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Subject | Park Outside: Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat |
| NHTSA ID | 26V441000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 29119 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | Yes |
| 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. |
| 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. 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. |

## Why this score
- Fire risk: park outside warning.
- 29,119 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V441000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-05T20:38:41.891Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.