NHTSA Recall 24V576000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLYAug 1, 2024· BMW of North America, LLC

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2020	BMW	M340I
2019	BMW	X5
2020	BMW	X5
2020	BMW	X6
2019	BMW	X7
2020	BMW	X7

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