/Car Recall Finder
VehicleAug 1, 2024105,588 affected

Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload.

What could happen

A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
24V576000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
BMW Of North America, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Aug 1, 2024
Owners notified
Sep 27, 2024
Vehicles or items affected
105,588
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM) › Software; Electrical system › Starter assembly

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.nhtsa.gov.

Official NHTSA recall page ↗ Search all recalls

Other recalls for the same vehicles

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.