Bmw recall — Starter Assembly

NHTSA · September 25, 2025

• NHTSA recall campaign 25V644000 (Bmw), reported September 25, 2025.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 145,102.
• Component: Starter Assembly.
• Details as of July 25, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

September 25, 2025

Recalling firm

BMW of North America, LLC

Source ID

25V644000

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Defect

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.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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