Bmw 2020-08-07 Vehicles serious NHTSA
Vehicles · NHTSA · Recall #NHTSA-20V465000
2020 Bmw X5 Recall
Issued August 7, 2020 · Bmw
In August 2020, Bmw recalled the 2020 Bmw X5, a serious vehicles recall reported by the NHTSA. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
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 you should do
- 1 Keep using 2020 Bmw X5 only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Bmw to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): 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
- Brand
- Bmw
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall date
- August 7, 2020
- Units affected
- Not reported
- Sold at
- Not listed
- Recall number
- NHTSA-20V465000
- Made in
- Not listed
- Issuing agency
- NHTSA
In context
- Bmw has 82 recalls in our database, including 4 rated Critical.
- We're tracking 1,755 Vehicles recalls in our database.
- This is the 158th Vehicles recall we've logged in 2020.