NHTSA recall 20V-465: Power Train

BMW of North America, LLC · Reported August 7, 2020 · 2 affected model years

Power Train recall

20V-465
August 7, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
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.
Safety 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 details

NHTSA campaign number20V465000
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
Report dateAugust 7, 2020
ComponentPower Train:Automatic Transmission
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2020 BMW X712 recalls total2020 BMW X511 recalls total

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