NHTSA recall 26V441000
Electrical System · BMW of North America, LLC
Details
What's wrong: The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Why it matters: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2016 BMW 330E Iperformance
- 2017 BMW 330E Iperformance
- 2017 BMW 740LE Xdrive Iperformance
- 2018 BMW 330E Iperformance
- 2018 BMW 530E Iperformance
- 2018 BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance
- 2018 BMW 740LE Xdrive Iperformance
- 2019 BMW 530E Iperformance
- 2019 BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance
- 2019 BMW 740LE Xdrive Iperformance
- 2020 BMW 530E Iperformance
- 2020 BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Bmw 330E Iperformance, 2017 Bmw 330E Iperformance, 2018 Bmw 330E Iperformance, 2018 Bmw 530E Iperformance, 2019 Bmw 530E Iperformance, 2020 Bmw 530E Iperformance, 2018 Bmw 530E Xdrive Iperformance, 2019 Bmw 530E Xdrive Iperformance, 2020 Bmw 530E Xdrive Iperformance, 2017 Bmw 740Le Xdrive Iperformance, 2018 Bmw 740Le Xdrive Iperformance, 2019 Bmw 740Le Xdrive Iperformance.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 26V441000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.