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2020 BMW X5 Recalled by BMW of North America, LLC — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Date: July 8, 2020
Company: BMW of North America, LLC
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

2020 BMW X5. 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.

Why Was This Recalled?

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About BMW of North America, LLC

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report