Recall 25V644000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY Defect in 2019-2025 BMW 840I

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RECALL This recall affects up to 145,102 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 25V644000
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles Affected 145,102
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

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. 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.

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