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26V-525

Aug 12, 2026

BMW

Connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a…

Powertrain

27,720

Part replacement

26V-524

Aug 12, 2026

BMW

Steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column

Steering

Part replacement

26V-478

Jul 23, 2026

BMW

Vibration of the motorcycle may cause an internal component of the ignition lock to fail, which can cause the instrument display, rear lighting,…

Electrical system

16,736

Remedy pending

26V-441

Jul 8, 2026

BMW

Engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit

Electrical system

29,119

Part replacement

26V-422

Jul 1, 2026

BMW

Integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability…

Stability and traction control

428

Part replacement

26V-305

May 14, 2026

BMW

Front wheel may splash water onto the electrical plug connection of the DC/DC converter's 12V battery ground cable lug, resulting in corrosion of…

Electrical system

116

Part replacement

26V-214

Apr 2, 2026

BMW

Seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating

Powertrain

9,160

Part replacement

26V-143

Mar 12, 2026

BMW

Fixing bolts may not have been properly tightened

Seat belts

102

Part replacement

26V-115

Feb 26, 2026

BMW

Turn signal reset button can be unintentionally activated at the same time as the turn signal, resulting in an inoperative turn signal

Lighting

Part replacement

26V-096

Feb 19, 2026

BMW

Electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter

Electrical system

58,713

Part replacement

Campaign 26V-441Park outside

Engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit

Manufacturer: BMW
Filed: July 8, 2026
Component: Electrical system
Vehicles affected: 29,119
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

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.

Affected models

BMW 330E Iperformance 2016 to 2018 BMW 530E Iperformance 2018 to 2020 BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance 2018 to 2020 BMW 740LE Xdrive Iperformance 2017 to 2019

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