Bmw recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw X5 2020
- Bmw X7 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V465000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 7, 2020
- Owners notified
- Oct 2, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 21
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Starter assembly; Power train › Automatic transmission
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jul 1, 2026
- Bmw recall: Air bags Dec 4, 2025
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Sep 25, 2025
- Bmw recall: Visibility Aug 27, 2025
- Bmw recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Oct 2, 2024
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Sep 18, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.