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BMW of North America, LLC Recall

2025 BMW 840I: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Updated September 25, 2025

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling 2025 BMW 840I, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. Hazard: An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Is the BMW of North America, LLC recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on September 25, 2025. Details below.

What is recalled

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.

Am I affected

You may be affected if you own this product. Check the brand, model, and lot/date codes listed in the recall against your item.

What to do right now

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.

Contact: BMW of North America, LLC

The hazard

An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Brands affected

Source
NHTSA
Category
Vehicles
Recall ID
nhtsa-25V644000
Recalled
September 25, 2025
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