The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V465000·Announced 2020-08-07

BMW Recalls 2020 X5 and X7 Models Due to Starter Motor Bolt Risk

BMW is recalling 21 vehicles because an extra bolt in the starter motor could fall into the transmission, causing an engine stall and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (engine stall leading to crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive 40i, X5 xDrive 40i, and one X7 xDrive 40i vehicles. The recall involves 21 vehicles in total.

The defect involves the starter motor, which may contain an extra bolt. This bolt could potentially fall into the transmission housing, leading to an engine stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X7, X5
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
21

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • X7
  • X5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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