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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2018 BMW 530E XDRIVE IPERFORMANCEPart: 8685988, 8643641, 5A7E944, 5A7F8F8, 8643642, 5A7E948, 5A7F916, 86917652019 BMW 530E XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE2020 BMW 530E XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE2017 BMW 740LE XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE2018 BMW 740LE XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE2019 BMW 740LE XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE2018 BMW 530E IPERFORMANCE2019 BMW 530E IPERFORMANCE2020 BMW 530E IPERFORMANCE2017 BMW 330E IPERFORMANCE2018 BMW 330E IPERFORMANCE2016 BMW 330E IPERFORMANCEVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
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A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Official action
Park outside. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 3, 2026. Another letter will be mailed after the remedy is confirmed. 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.
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- Product
- 2018 BMW 530E XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE
- Brand or manufacturer
- BMW
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V441000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety