What the source says
The documented condition
NHTSA campaign 25V644000 includes certain 2020 to 2022 BMW 7 Series vehicles. 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. An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Source component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
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Symptoms and vehicle scope
Words owners may use
- dashboard lit up with warnings
- car electronics stopped working
- screen keeps rebooting
- car will not start after update
- electrical problem with no warning
- software recall
Symptoms in the record
- Warning messages, a blank display, a no-start condition or loss of a vehicle function may occur
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and limits
- 2020 to 2022 BMW 7 Series
- NHTSA campaign 25V644000
- The manufacturer filing lists 145,102 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Mileage context
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
Open the documents behind this record.
NHTSA safety recall · 25V644000 · Sep 25, 2025
Official campaign record for BMW 7 Series
NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 145,102 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
Repair paths and safe checks
Match the action to the evidence.
Use the official recall 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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.
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