NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC - Starter Motor May Fail and Overheat
Published: September 25, 2025Recall ID: 25V644000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Starter Motor May Fail and Overheat
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Starter Motor May Fail and Overheat |
| Nhtsa id | 25V644000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V644000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 40.83 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Potentially affected | 145102 |
| Report received date | 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |