2019–2021 BMW (10 models) Engine & Cooling Recall 24V576000
NHTSA recall 24V576000 covers about 105,588 2019–2021 BMW (10 models) vehicles (engine & cooling), filed with NHTSA Aug 1, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 24V576000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Engine & cooling (engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm), software)
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload.
The risk
A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Status: NHTSA lists Sep 27, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 340XI | 2020 | — |
| BMW 740I | 2020–2021 | — |
| BMW 740XI | 2020–2021 | — |
| BMW 840I | 2020 | — |
| BMW 840I Xdrive | 2020 | — |
| BMW M340I | 2020 | — |
| BMW M340XI | 2020 | — |
| BMW X5 | 2019–2020 | All X5 recallsYears to avoid |
| BMW X6 | 2020 | All X6 recallsYears to avoid |
| BMW X7 | 2019–2020 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Aug 1, 2024
- Owner notification
- Sep 27, 2024
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
Check your VIN for 24V576000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 24V576000 is open, call any BMW dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V576000?
NHTSA recall 24V576000 covers about 105,588 2019–2021 BMW (10 models) vehicles (engine & cooling), filed with NHTSA Aug 1, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 24V576000?
NHTSA's record for 24V576000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 24V576000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any BMW dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 24V576000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Sep 27, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 24V576000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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