Nearly 200,000 BMW owners have been warned to park outside and away from structures because they are potentially included in a recall addressing a potential risk of vehicle fires.
The BMW car fire recall includes the following vehicles:
- 2019–2021 BMW 330i
- 2019–2022 BMW Z4
- 2020–2022 BMW 530i
- 2020–2022 BMW X3
- 2020–2022 BMW X4
- 2020–2022 Toyota Supra
- 2021–2022 BMW 430i and 430i Convertible
- 2022 BMW 230i
The remedy is not yet available. Toyota and BMW owners will not be able to confirm their inclusion in the BMW fire recall through NHTSA’s website until November 14, 2025.
In the meantime, BMW and Toyota owners are advised to heed the fire warning.
BMW Fire Recall: A Quick Overview
Below is a summary of the Toyota and BMW fire risk recall:
- NHTSA ID: 25V636000
- Population: 196,355
- Vehicle Models: 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.
- Vehicle Defect: Water can contact the engine starter’s electrical relay. The resulting corrosion could affect the relay’s electrical connection and ability to start the engine.
- Safety Risk: Corrosion in the starter’s relay could lead to a short-circuit and overheating of the starter, possibly causing a fire when the vehicle is being driven or when parked and turned off.
- Vehicle Remedy: Dealers will replace the faulty component with an engine starter that has a different design.
- Notification Dates: Owner recall notices will be sent on November 14, 2025. If the remedy is not ready by this time, these will serve as interim recall notices and follow-up notices will be mailed when parts are available.
Dealers will replace the engine starter for free once the remedy is available. If you have already paid for a replacement engine starter before the recall notification, you may be eligible for reimbursement. We recommend contacting BMW’s customer service for more information.
Toyota and BMW Recall Lookup Tools
Toyota owners and lessees can search for open recalls and service campaigns by State License Plate or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) through Toyota’s Recall Search Tool or NHTSA’s Car Recall Search Tool.
BMW vehicle owners and lessees can look up open recalls and service campaigns through their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) through BMW’s Safety and Emissions Recall search tool or NHTSA’s Recall Search Tool (this tool can also be searched using your State License Plate).
Auto Recall Contact Information
The official recall number is 25V-636. Owners may contact BMW’s customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA’s Safety Hotline can be reached at 888-327-4236. NHTSA also allows vehicle owners to report a safety problem for vehicles and/or their components.
How to Schedule a BMW Repair
Visit BMW USA and click “Choose your local BMW Center” or navigate to Toyota Dealership Locator to find your nearest local dealership and schedule a repair service appointment.
If you have paid for repairs on your BMW or Toyota vehicle for issues that were later covered by a safety recall, you may be eligible for one or more reimbursement programs from your auto manufacturer.
References
- (2025, September 26). Consumer Alert: Important BMW Park Outside Recall for Fire Risk. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/bmw-recall-park-outside-fire-risk
- (2025, September 23). Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://www.nhtsa.gov/?nhtsaId=25V636000
- (2025, September 23). Part 573 Safety Recall Report 25V636. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V636-0319.pdf
