NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC - Starter Motor May Fail and Overheat
Published: August 1, 2024Recall ID: 24V576000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Starter Motor May Fail and Overheat
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Starter Motor May Fail and Overheat |
| Nhtsa id | 24V576000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V576000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 86.14 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Consequence summary | A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 105588 |
| Report received date | 2024-08-01T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |