Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The starter motor in your vehicle has an extra bolt that could drop into your transmission housing, which is like a complex gearbox that sends power to your wheels. This bolt could cause your engine to stall while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine stalls, you could lose control of your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash. This is a serious safety concern that could happen without warning.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect your starter motor, remove the extra bolt if necessary, and check for any damage to the starter or transmission. If there's any damage, they'll replace the affected parts for free. This repair is part of your recall, and you shouldn't have to pay a thing.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive 40i, X5 xDrive 40i and one X7 xDrive 40i vehicle. The starter motor may have an extra bolt that could potentially fall into the transmission housing and cause an engine stall.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the starter motor for the extra bolt, removing it if necessary. Dealers will also inspect the starter for damage, and check if the bolt has fallen into the transmission housing, replacing any damaged parts as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 2, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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