BMW X7 2019: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V576000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | X7 | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-09-27 | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-01 |
Production Dates: 2018-10-30 - 2019-01-10
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 105588
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
