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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
- Risk
- An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.
What this recall means for you
The starter motor may overheat after repeated start attempts because of an electrical overload. An overheated starter can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, which raises the risk of a fire.
Dealers will replace the engine starter free of charge. Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 24V576 will need to be repaired again under this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. You can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and you can check whether your VIN is involved in this recall at NHTSA.gov.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 340i | 2020 |
|---|---|
| BMW 740LI | 202020212022 |
| BMW 840i | 202020212022202320242025 |
| BMW X5 | 20192020 |
| BMW X6 | 2020 |
| BMW X7 | 20192020 |