Electrical system: starter assemblyRecall 24V-576 · BMW vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC recall 24V-576 covers 105,588 BMW vehicles for a electrical system: starter assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 1, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q2) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V576000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.