NHTSA Recall 25V644000: Starter assembly (electrical system)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 145,102 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the BMW 340I.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V644000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | September 25, 2025 |
| Owner notification | February 9, 2026 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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 risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V644000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 340I | 2020 |
| BMW 740LI | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| BMW 840I | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| BMW X5 | 2019, 2020 |
| BMW X6 | 2020 |
| BMW X7 | 2019, 2020 |
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.