BMW recalls 145,000 US vehicles over starter fire risk
BMW recall: 2020 340i, X5 and X7 face starter overheating risk
BMW recalls 145,000 US vehicles over starter fire risk
BMW is recalling 145,000 US 2020 340i, X5 and X7 due to a starter defect that can overheat and spark fires; NHTSA says free dealer replacements are underway.
2025-10-01T14:51:18+03:00
2025-10-01T14:51:18+03:00
2025-10-01T14:51:18+03:00
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.
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2025
Michael Powers
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BMW recall: 2020 340i, X5 and X7 face starter overheating risk
BMW is recalling 145,000 US 2020 340i, X5 and X7 due to a starter defect that can overheat and spark fires; NHTSA says free dealer replacements are underway.
Michael Powers, Editor
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.
