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BMW after repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.

NHTSA campaign 25V-644 · Reported September 25, 2025 · 145,102 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW 340i, 740Li, 840i, X5, X6 and X7
VEHICLES AFFECTED
145,102
REMEDY
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the electrical system starter assembly. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.

WHY IT MATTERS

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

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will replace the engine starter, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 25V-644.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2020BMW 340i
2020–2022BMW 740Li
2020–2025BMW 840i
2019–2020BMW X5
2020BMW X6
2019–2020BMW X7

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What 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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