2019–2022 BMW & Toyota (9 models) Electrical System Recall 25V636000

NHTSA recall 25V636000 covers about 199,674 2019–2022 BMW & Toyota (9 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Sep 23, 2025. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.

Source: NHTSA campaign 25V636000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

Park outside: NHTSA safety advisory

NHTSA lists a park-outside advisory for this campaign. Owners should park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

199,674
vehicles affected (potential)
2019–2022
model years
Sep 23, 2025
filed with NHTSA
Park outside
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electrical system (starter assembly, relay)

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.

The risk

A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Feb 6, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
BMW 230I2022—
BMW 330I2019–2021—
BMW 430I2021–2022—
BMW 430I Convertible2021–2022—
BMW 530I2020–2022—
BMW X32020–2022All X3 recallsYears to avoid
BMW X42020–2022—
BMW Z42019–2022—
Toyota Supra2020–2022—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Sep 23, 2025
Owner notification
Feb 6, 2026
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC

Check your VIN for 25V636000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 25V636000 is open, call any BMW dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 25V636000?

NHTSA recall 25V636000 covers about 199,674 2019–2022 BMW & Toyota (9 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Sep 23, 2025. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done. It covers 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.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V636000?

NHTSA's record for 25V636000 carries a park-outside advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until the recall repair is done.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 25V636000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any BMW dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 25V636000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete." NHTSA lists Feb 6, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 25V636000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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