NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2020 BMW 340I and 5 more recall: Starter Motor May Fail and Overheat
- Recall number
- 25V644000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Electrical System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 145102
- Hazard tags
- Fire
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Electrical System
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 340I | 2020 |
| BMW | 740LI | 2020–2022 |
| BMW | 840I | 2020–2025 |
| BMW | X5 | 2019–2020 |
| BMW | X6 | 2020 |
| BMW | X7 | 2019–2020 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
What should you do?
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.
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V644000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.