BMW X5, X7 (2020): Electrical system
Recall 20V465000 · Aug 7, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC
21
vehicles affected
21
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V465000
- Date
- Aug 7, 2020
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 21
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Starter assembly; Power train > Automatic transmission
- Model years
- 2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V465000?
2 models: BMW X5 (2020), BMW X7 (2020), about 21 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V465000?
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.
What can happen?
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.