2021-2023 Toyota Supra Starter Assembly Recall (26V056)
BMW of North America, LLC · 87,394 vehicles · Reported January 30, 2026
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling 87,394 2022-2023 BMW 230I; 2021-2024 BMW 330I; 2021-2024 BMW 430I; 2021-2024 BMW 530I; 2021-2023 BMW X3; 2021-2023 BMW X4; 2021-2022 BMW Z4; 2021-2023 Toyota Supra 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. Fire increases the risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V056 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V056000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | Not listed |
| Date reported to NHTSA | January 30, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2022-2023 BMW 230I; 2021-2024 BMW 330I; 2021-2024 BMW 430I; 2021-2024 BMW 530I; 2021-2023 BMW X3; 2021-2023 BMW X4; 2021-2022 BMW Z4; 2021-2023 Toyota Supra |
| Units affected | 87,394 |
| Component | Electrical System > Starter Assembly |
| Safety risk | Fire increases the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2023 Toyota Supra in recall 26V056?
Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2023 Supra with recall 26V056?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Fire increases the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Fire increases the risk of injury.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Supra shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the starter assembly, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V056?
Recall 26V056 covers 87,394 vehicles: 2022-2023 BMW 230I; 2021-2024 BMW 330I; 2021-2024 BMW 430I; 2021-2024 BMW 530I; 2021-2023 BMW X3; 2021-2023 BMW X4; 2021-2022 BMW Z4; 2021-2023 Toyota Supra.
NHTSA lists 87,394 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | BMW | 230I |
| 2021-2024 | BMW | 330I |
| 2021-2024 | BMW | 430I |
| 2021-2024 | BMW | 530I |
| 2021-2023 | BMW | X3 |
| 2021-2023 | BMW | X4 |
| 2021-2022 | BMW | Z4 |
| 2021-2023 | Toyota | Supra |
What is the fix for the Supra starter assembly recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 26V056 announced?
BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 26V056 to NHTSA on January 30, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 21, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| January 30, 2026 | BMW of North America, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V056000. |
| July 21, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 8 months ago. If your Supra was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Supra is part of recall 26V056?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V056 is open on your Supra, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V056000 is open on your Supra, it will be listed there. You can also ask any Toyota dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Supra owners do about recall 26V056?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V056000 applies to your Supra.
- Call a Toyota dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any starter assembly symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Supra owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 368 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 94 of them about the electrical system.
Since recall 26V056 was reported on January 30, 2026, owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 4 of them (8%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the electrical system and were received on or after January 30, 2026, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related electrical system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 368 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 94 of them involve the electrical system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 BMW X3: 111 complaints in total, 33 about the electrical system
- 2022 BMW X3: 78 complaints in total, 14 about the electrical system
- 2021 BMW 330I: 29 complaints in total, 13 about the electrical system
- 2021 Toyota Supra: 20 complaints in total, 7 about the electrical system
- 2021 BMW 530I: 17 complaints in total, 4 about the electrical system
- 2021 BMW 430I: 15 complaints in total, 6 about the electrical system
- 2023 BMW X3: 15 complaints in total, 3 about the electrical system
- 2024 BMW 530I: 13 complaints in total, 1 about the electrical system
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Due to the severity of the current safety recall i am reaching out for BMW to supply a correction/remedy for the starter issue. This issue is causing added anxiety and this being my only reliable transportation is troublesome.
2021 BMW 430I owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11701950, filed November 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 BMW 430I. The contact had received a recall letter from the manufacturer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System). The contact called the local dealer and was informed that parts were not yet available.
2021 BMW 430I owner, PA, NHTSA complaint 11706487, filed December 22, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 BMW 430I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available.
2021 BMW 430I owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11708333, filed January 2, 2026
Can recall 26V056 make my Supra a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Intermittent electrical problems are a frequent source of repeat repair visits: the dealer cannot reproduce the fault, the owner brings the 2021-2023 Toyota Supra back, and the problem shows up again.
This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 25V202000.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 26V056
Did the recall 26V056 fix work?
Since recall 26V056 was reported on January 30, 2026, owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 4 of them (8%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed July 21, 2026.
Is the 26V056000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Supra is part of recall 26V056000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V056000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or BMW, Toyota. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.