What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2026040
- Recall date
- 30 January 2026
- Make
- Bmw
- Models
- Z4, 4 Series, 5 Series, X4, X3, 3 Series, 2 Series
- Model years
- 2021 to 2024
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Engine
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 6,958
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the starter could overheat. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA starter that overheats can create the risk of a fire. rn rnCorrective Actions: rnTo reduce the safety risk, BMW recommends not using the remote start function and not leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine running until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the engine starter.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2026040.