BMW please see the recall report for the complete list of models.
The short version
BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the engine control module (ecu/ecm) software. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Take it to a dealer — they will update the vehicle software, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 24V-576.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2020–2021 | BMW 740i |
| 2020 | BMW 840i |
| 2020 | BMW M340i |
| 2019–2020 | BMW X5 |
| 2020 | BMW X6 |
| 2019–2020 | BMW X7 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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