Recall 25V-644: 2020 BMW 340i, 2020–2022 BMW 740LI and 4 more
BMW of North America, LLC recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Sep 25, 2025, covering about 145,102 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Starter Assembly |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V644000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 340i | 2020 | All years |
| BMW 740LI | 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| BMW 840i | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | All years |
| BMW X5 | 2019, 2020 | All years |
| BMW X6 | 2020 | All years |
| BMW X7 | 2019, 2020 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V-644?
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.
How is recall 25V-644 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.