Recall 24V576000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Report Date

20240801

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Affected Vehicles

14 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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
2019	BMW	X5
2019	BMW	X7
2020	BMW	340XI
2020	BMW	740I
2020	BMW	740XI
2020	BMW	840I
2020	BMW	840XI
2020	BMW	M340I
2020	BMW	M340XI
2020	BMW	X5
2020	BMW	X6
2020	BMW	X7
2021	BMW	740I
2021	BMW	740XI

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.