Model year 2024 · BMW

2024 BMW 3 Series / M3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 BMW 3 Series / M3. The most recent was reported on January 30, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 330I.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2024 BMW 3 Series / M3, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V056000	January 30, 2026	Electrical System › Starter Assembly
23V770000	November 16, 2023	Steering

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V056000

Electrical System › Starter Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: January 30, 2026
Owner notification: March 27, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 87,394 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 330I

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

Safety risk

Fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V056000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V770000

Steering

Report received by NHTSA: November 16, 2023
Owner notification: January 11, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 201 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 330I

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 2 Series Coupe (230i), 330i, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i vehicles. The steering gear may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen.

Safety risk

A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V770000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: February 2, 2026.