NHTSA Recall 20V465000: Starter assembly (electrical system) and automatic transmission (power train)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 21 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the BMW X5.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V465000 |
|---|---|
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › STARTER ASSEMBLY; POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | August 7, 2020 |
| Owner notification | October 2, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive 40i, X5 xDrive 40i and one X7 xDrive 40i vehicle. The starter motor may have an extra bolt that could potentially fall into the transmission housing and cause an engine stall.
Safety risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the starter motor for the extra bolt, removing it if necessary. Dealers will also inspect the starter for damage, and check if the bolt has fallen into the transmission housing, replacing any damaged parts as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 2, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V465000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.