Electrical System:starter Assembly
NHTSA recall 25V644000 · announced September 25, 2025 · filed by Bmw Of North America, Llc · 145,102 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
What to 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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2020 Bmw 340i
- 2020 Bmw 740li
- 2021 Bmw 740li
- 2022 Bmw 740li
- 2020 Bmw 840i
- 2021 Bmw 840i
- 2022 Bmw 840i
- 2023 Bmw 840i
- 2024 Bmw 840i
- 2025 Bmw 840i
- 2019 Bmw X5
- 2020 Bmw X5
- 2020 Bmw X6
- 2019 Bmw X7
- 2020 Bmw X7
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.