2020 BMW X5 and BMW X7 recall: starter assembly
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on August 7, 2020. It covers about 21 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 21
- reported
- Aug 7, 2020
- owners notified
- Oct 2, 2020
- related complaints
- 51
Electrical system: starter assembly
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive 40i, X5 xDrive 40i and one X7 xDrive 40i vehicle. The starter motor may have an extra bolt that could potentially fall into the transmission housing and cause an engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the starter motor for the extra bolt, removing it if necessary. Dealers will also inspect the starter for damage, and check if the bolt has fallen into the transmission housing, replacing any damaged parts as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 2, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 20V465000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 51 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 20V465000
Is there a recall on the 2020 BMW X5 and BMW X7 starter assembly?
Yes. Recall 20V465000, reported on August 7, 2020, covers about 21 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V465000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the starter motor for the extra bolt, removing it if necessary. Dealers will also inspect the starter for damage, and check if the bolt has fallen into the transmission housing, replacing any damaged parts as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 2, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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