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BMW Of North - Starter motor may overheat and cause a fire

Official notice

2 Feb 2026

Last checked

14 Oct 2026

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An official NHTSA notice concerns BMW Of North - Starter motor may overheat and cause a fire. The official notice reports a defect involving the engine. This could increase the risk of a fire or injury. Published 2026-02-06.

What to do now

Arrange a free replacement at an authorised dealer as directed in the official notice. Read the official NHTSA notice for the full instructions.

Units affected

87,394

Recall number

26V056

Official notice

2026-02-06

The hazard

The official notice reports a defect involving the engine. This could increase the risk of a fire or injury.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Years

2021-2023

Recall Numbers

26V056

Campaign Numbers

26V056

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Affected products

Product 1

BMW of North America, LLC — Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire

Units affected

87,394

Risk / hazard

The official notice reports a defect involving the engine. This could increase the risk of a fire or injury.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

US · United States

Affected area 1

US · United States

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: BMW Of North. Contact: Bmw of north america, llc.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Type D

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

26V056

Campaign number

26V056

Units affected

87,394

Classification

Type D

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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