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NHTSA campaign 25V636000

NHTSA campaign 25V636000 covers 20 published year-and-model reports from 2 makes in this index and lists 199,674 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

Report received September 23, 2025 · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Park Outside advisory for at least one campaign associated with campaign 25V636000. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 25V636000 says

NHTSA campaign 25V636000 identifies ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and states that A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

Defect summary

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.

Consequence summary

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

02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remedy for NHTSA campaign 25V636000

For NHTSA campaign 25V636000, the filed corrective action says: 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.

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.

Owner notification
February 6, 2026
Filing manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Component groups
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 25V636000

RecallRoad links 20 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 25V636000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.