Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/ECM):Software (24V576000)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2019 BMW X5

2019 BMW X7

2020 BMW 340XI

2020 BMW 740I

2020 BMW 740XI

2020 BMW 840I

2020 BMW 840XI

2020 BMW M340I

2020 BMW M340XI

2020 BMW X5

2020 BMW X6

2020 BMW X7

2021 BMW 740I

2021 BMW 740XI

Campaign No: 24V576000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 105588

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

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.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2024. 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.nhtsa.gov.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.