Recall 24V-576
BMW of North America, LLC recalled the 2020 BMW 340XI and 9 other models: Engine and engine cooling (engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm), software); Electrical system (starter assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 24V-576
- Reported
- August 1, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- 105,588 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- BMW 340XI 2020
- BMW 740I 2020 to 2021
- BMW 740XI 2020 to 2021
- BMW 840I 2020
- BMW 840I Xdrive 2020
- BMW M340I 2020
- BMW M340XI 2020
- BMW X5 2019 to 2020
- BMW X6 2020
- BMW X7 2019 to 2020