Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The starter motor in your vehicle is the part that starts the engine when you turn the key. In certain BMW models, repeated attempts to start the engine can overheat this motor, causing it to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
An overheated starter motor can catch fire, posing a serious risk of an engine compartment fire that could spread to other parts of the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the starter motor with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer and follow the instructions provided. 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.
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