NHTSA recall 25V-644 (25V644000)
electrical system recall reported September 25, 2025 - about 145,102 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V644000
- Also written as
- 25V-644
- Reported
- September 25, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~145,102
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
Why it is dangerous
An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised 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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-644 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.