The starter assembly is like a powerful electric motor that gets your car started. In certain 2020-2025 models, it can overheat and fail after repeated attempts to start the car.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter motor overheats, it could catch nearby flammable materials in the engine compartment on fire, which could spread quickly and cause serious damage.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter assembly with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible 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 starter motor in your vehicle is the part that helps your car start. In some 2019-2021 BMW models, this motor can overheat if it's used repeatedly when it's failing.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter motor overheats, it could catch fire in the engine compartment, which could lead to a serious engine compartment fire.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the vehicle's software to prevent the starter motor from overheating, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the update after checking repair availability with your dealer. 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.
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 2020 BMW 8 Series? (Campaign #25V644000)
The starter assembly is like a powerful electric motor that gets your car started. In certain 2020-2025 models, it can overheat and fail after repeated attempts to start the car. If the starter motor overheats, it could catch nearby flammable materials in the engine compartment on fire, which could spread quickly and cause serious damage. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter assembly with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible 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:STARTER ASSEMBLY recall for the 2020 BMW 8 Series? (Campaign #24V576000)
The starter motor in your vehicle is the part that helps your car start. In some 2019-2021 BMW models, this motor can overheat if it's used repeatedly when it's failing. If the starter motor overheats, it could catch fire in the engine compartment, which could lead to a serious engine compartment fire. Your BMW dealer will update the vehicle's software to prevent the starter motor from overheating, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the update after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2024 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.