NHTSARecalled Sep 25, 2025 · #25V644000
Starter Motor May Fail and Overheat
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product details
- Product
- Starter Motor May Fail and Overheat
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Model numbers
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What you should do
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.