BMW Starter Motor Overheating May Cause Engine Fire
critical How serious is it? About this label
An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V576000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Electrical System:starter Assembly |
| Vehicles covered | 6 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2020 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
If the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload. This affects certain BMW M340i, X5, X6, and X7 vehicles, among other models. Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The software update is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 24V576000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (6)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW Electrical Recalls Involve Battery Fires and Starter Connection Problems · all 28 BMW recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- 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.
- Safety risk
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.