The starter assembly is the part that turns your engine on and off. In some 2020-2025 BMW models, the starter can overheat and fail after repeated use.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter motor overheats, it could catch fire in the engine compartment, posing a serious risk to you and your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the starter assembly with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2025 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — 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.
The starter assembly in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps your car start. In some 2019-2021 BMW models, this assembly can overheat if it's overloaded, which can happen if you try to start your car multiple times when it's already malfunctioning.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter assembly overheats, it could catch nearby engine compartment materials on fire, which could spread quickly and cause a serious fire in your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update your vehicle's software to prevent this issue, and it's completely free. You should schedule the update as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety on the road. This timing describes the original 2024 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The electronic control unit (ECU) in your BMW 745e xDrive is the brain that runs the car's systems. There's a software glitch that could make the seat belt warning sound stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the warning sound is silenced, you might forget to buckle your seat belt, which means you'll be more likely to get hurt in a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the ECU software to fix the issue for free. You'll get a notification, and you should schedule the repair when you receive it.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW 745e xDrive vehicles. A software error in the electronic control unit (ECU) may disable the audible warning signal for an unbelted driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without an audible warning, the driver may forget to buckle the seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
This model year has 3 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY recall for the 2020 BMW 7 Series? (Campaign #25V644000)
The starter assembly is the part that turns your engine on and off. In some 2020-2025 BMW models, the starter can overheat and fail after repeated use. If the starter motor overheats, it could catch fire in the engine compartment, posing a serious risk to you and your vehicle. Your BMW dealer will replace the starter assembly with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2025 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY recall for the 2020 BMW 7 Series? (Campaign #24V576000)
The starter assembly in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps your car start. In some 2019-2021 BMW models, this assembly can overheat if it's overloaded, which can happen if you try to start your car multiple times when it's already malfunctioning. If the starter assembly overheats, it could catch nearby engine compartment materials on fire, which could spread quickly and cause a serious fire in your vehicle. Your BMW dealer will update your vehicle's software to prevent this issue, and it's completely free. You should schedule the update as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety on the road. This timing describes the original 2024 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE recall for the 2020 BMW 7 Series? (Campaign #19V589000)
The electronic control unit (ECU) in your BMW 745e xDrive is the brain that runs the car's systems. There's a software glitch that could make the seat belt warning sound stop working. If the warning sound is silenced, you might forget to buckle your seat belt, which means you'll be more likely to get hurt in a crash. Your BMW dealer will update the ECU software to fix the issue for free. You'll get a notification, and you should schedule the repair when you receive it.