2020 Bmw X6 | 2020 Bmw 740xi | 2020 Bmw 840xi | 2021 Bmw 740xi | 2020 Bmw 740i | 2021 Bmw 740i | 2020 Bmw M340xi | 2020 Bmw M340i | 2019 Bmw X7 | 2020 Bmw 340xi | 2020 Bmw X5 | 2020 Bmw X7 | 2019 Bmw X5 | 2020 Bmw 840i — Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm): software
Published August 1, 2024 · Recall initiated: August 1, 2024
Summary
NHTSA records recall 24V576000, published August 1, 2024. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2020 Bmw X6 | 2020 Bmw 740xi | 2020 Bmw 840xi | 2021 Bmw 740xi | 2020 Bmw 740i | 2021 Bmw 740i | 2020 Bmw M340xi | 2020 Bmw M340i | 2019 Bmw X7 | 2020 Bmw 340xi | 2020 Bmw X5 | 2020 Bmw X7 | 2019 Bmw X5 | 2020 Bmw 840i — Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm): software.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- X6
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2020 BMW X6 | 2020 BMW 740XI | 2020 BMW 840XI | 2021 BMW 740XI | 2020 BMW 740I | 2021 BMW 740I | 2020 BMW M340XI | 2020 BMW M340I | 2019 BMW X7 | 2020 BMW 340XI | 2020 BMW X5 | 2020 BMW X7 | 2019 BMW X5 | 2020 BMW 840I
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Bmw X6 | 2020 Bmw 740xi | 2020 Bmw 840xi | 2021 Bmw 740xi | 2020 Bmw 740i | 2021 Bmw 740i | 2020 Bmw M340xi | 2020 Bmw M340i | 2019 Bmw X7 | 2020 Bmw 340xi | 2020 Bmw X5 | 2020 Bmw X7 | 2019 Bmw X5 | 2020 Bmw 840i — Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm): software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 24V576000 on August 1, 2024. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: X6.