The starter assembly in your vehicle is the part that helps your engine turn over when you turn the key. In certain models, it can overheat after repeated use.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter motor overheats, it could ignite nearby flammable materials in the engine compartment, causing a fire that could spread and pose a significant risk to your safety.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the starter assembly with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule this repair after checking repair availability with your dealer to avoid any potential risks. 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 high voltage battery in your 745e is the energy storage tank for your electric system. In a small number of 2022 models, the battery cells could be made with a tiny flaw that causes a short-circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
A short-circuit in your high voltage battery could cause a fire, which is a serious safety risk. This could happen while you're driving, parked, or even charging the battery.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty battery cell module, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety, and you can reach out to BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information. This timing describes the original 2022 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 one 2022 745e hybrid electric vehicle. The high voltage battery may have been produced with a battery cell electrode that was improperly sized during the laser cutting process, which may result in an electrical short-circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short-circuit in the battery cell can increase the risk of fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the affected battery cell module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on November 30, 2022. Owners were contacted by phone and by First Class mail on October 28, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
This model year has 2 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 2022 BMW 7 Series? (Campaign #25V644000)
The starter assembly in your vehicle is the part that helps your engine turn over when you turn the key. In certain models, it can overheat after repeated use. If the starter motor overheats, it could ignite nearby flammable materials in the engine compartment, causing a fire that could spread and pose a significant risk to your safety. Your BMW dealer will replace the starter assembly with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule this repair after checking repair availability with your dealer to avoid any potential risks. This timing describes the original 2025 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY recall for the 2022 BMW 7 Series? (Campaign #22V683000)
The high voltage battery in your 745e is the energy storage tank for your electric system. In a small number of 2022 models, the battery cells could be made with a tiny flaw that causes a short-circuit. A short-circuit in your high voltage battery could cause a fire, which is a serious safety risk. This could happen while you're driving, parked, or even charging the battery. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty battery cell module, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety, and you can reach out to BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information. This timing describes the original 2022 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.