BMW is recalling 2020 X5 vehicles with overheated starter motors that could ignite engine compartment materials, risking fire. Owners must have starter motor replaced free by dealers.
An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
BMW is recalling certain 2020 X5 vehicles due to a starter motor that may overheat and cause fire. This affects vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and requires a free replacement of the starter motor.
The starter motor can overheat from electrical overload after repeated attempts, potentially igniting nearby combustible materials in the engine compartment. This increases fire risk during normal vehicle operation.
Owners of 2020 BMW X5 vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 are most at risk. This recall also includes other 2020-2022 X5 models.
Check if your 2020 X5 was repaired under recall 24V576 or listed in the VIN search on NHTSA.gov. The recall covers specific model years and vehicle types.
Do not drive the vehicle until the starter motor is replaced to prevent fire risk.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free starter motor replacement at a dealer.
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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.
The starter motor may overheat from electrical overload after repeated attempts, increasing fire risk in the engine compartment.
Yes, you must have the starter motor replaced again at no cost to fix the issue.
Check if your 2020 X5 was repaired under recall 24V576 or search VINs on NHTSA.gov.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V644000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 25V644000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
