The 2020 BMW 840xi has 2 recalls, the more serious being an engine starter motor that can overheat and ignite nearby materials in the engine compartment, raising the risk of an underhood fire.
The second recall involves the backup camera, which can fail to display an image when reversing, reducing the driver's visibility behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The starter motor may fail, and repeated start attempts can cause it to overheat from electrical overload.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle software at no charge to prevent starter overheating.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The backup camera display can be adjusted to hide the rear view image, and the vehicle remembers this setting when put in reverse, leaving the screen blank.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the backup camera software at no cost to restore the display functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
