14:51 01-10-2025

BMW recall: 2020 340i, X5 and X7 face starter overheating risk

BMW has issued a recall for more than 145,000 vehicles in the United States after identifying a starter defect that can overheat and increase the risk of fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The action covers 2020 model-year vehicles—the 340i sedan as well as the X5 and X7 crossovers. The company confirmed that starters will be replaced free of charge at authorized service centers. For a premium brand, handling the fix at dealer facilities is the most straightforward way to keep owners onside.

Notably, this is the second similar case in a week: earlier, SPEEDME.RU reported a recall of nearly 196,000 BMWs over a comparable issue with the engine start module, where overheating could lead to a short circuit.

As a result, the automaker is launching another sizable campaign to reduce technical risks, prevent potential fires, and reinforce customer confidence.