Recall 25V644000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed November 24, 2025. 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | BMW | X5 |
| 2019 | BMW | X7 |
| 2020 | BMW | 340I |
| 2020 | BMW | 740LI |
| 2020 | BMW | 840I |
| 2020 | BMW | X5 |
| 2020 | BMW | X6 |
| 2020 | BMW | X7 |
| 2021 | BMW | 740LI |
| 2021 | BMW | 840I |
| 2022 | BMW | 740LI |
| 2022 | BMW | 840I |
| 2023 | BMW | 840I |
| 2024 | BMW | 840I |
| 2025 | BMW | 840I |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.