2021–2024 BMW & Toyota (8 models) Electrical System Recall 26V056000
NHTSA recall 26V056000 covers about 87,394 2021–2024 BMW & Toyota (8 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jan 30, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V056000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system (starter assembly)
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.
The risk
Fire increases the risk of injury.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Mar 27, 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.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 230I | 2022–2023 | — |
| BMW 330I | 2021–2024 | — |
| BMW 430I | 2021–2024 | — |
| BMW 530I | 2021–2024 | — |
| BMW X3 | 2021–2023 | All X3 recallsYears to avoid |
| BMW X4 | 2021–2023 | — |
| BMW Z4 | 2021–2022 | — |
| Toyota Supra | 2021–2023 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jan 30, 2026
- Owner notification
- Mar 27, 2026
- Build dates covered
- Dec 14, 2020 to Dec 14, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
Check your VIN for 26V056000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- 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.
- If 26V056000 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 26V056000?
NHTSA recall 26V056000 covers about 87,394 2021–2024 BMW & Toyota (8 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jan 30, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers 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.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V056000?
NHTSA's record for 26V056000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Fire increases the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V056000?
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 26V056000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge." NHTSA lists Mar 27, 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 26V056000, 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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