21 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2018-10-22
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019 bmw x5 xdrive40i vehicles. The capacitors within the body domain controller (bdc) may short circuit and overheat.
Consequence
If the bdc short circuits, other nearby components may also overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
All affected vehicles remain on dealer lots, therefore owner letters will not be mailed. Bmw dealers will replace the bdc control unit, free of charge. The recall began on october 17, 2018. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Posted on: 2019-07-24
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019 x5 xdrive50i and x7 xdrive40i vehicles. The left side wheel bolts may have been insufficiently tightened and may loosen over time.
Consequence
Loose bolts may allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the left side wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began july 16, 2019. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING
Posted on: 2020-07-29
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2020 x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i and x5 xdrive50i vehicles and 2020 x6m vehicles. The steering column shaft bearing plate may not have been properly attached to the vehicle, allowing it to loosen.
Consequence
A loose bearing plate can affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column shaft bearing plate and properly attach or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Bmw telephoned owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied. No owner notification letter is necessary. Please contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - STEERING:COLUMN
Posted on: 2020-07-29
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2020 x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i and x5 xdrive50i vehicles and 2020 x6m vehicles. The steering column shaft bearing plate may not have been properly attached to the vehicle, allowing it to loosen.
Consequence
A loose bearing plate can affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column shaft bearing plate and properly attach or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Bmw telephoned owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied. No owner notification letter is necessary. Please contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Posted on: 2019-07-05
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020 750i xdrive, 2019 m850i xdrive coupe, m850i xdrive convertible, x5 xdrive50i, x7 xdrive50i, and m5 vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine, which may cause the fuel pump flange to crack, resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began august 27, 2019. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2019-07-05
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020 750i xdrive, 2019 m850i xdrive coupe, m850i xdrive convertible, x5 xdrive50i, x7 xdrive50i, and m5 vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine, which may cause the fuel pump flange to crack, resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began august 27, 2019. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #7 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Posted on: 2019-09-30
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, m550i xdrive, m5, 530e, 530e xdrive, x3 sdrive, x3 xdrive, x3 m40i, x3 m, and 2019-2020 x4 xdrive, x4 m40i, x4 m, x7 xdrive, x7 m50i, 740li, 740li xdrive, 750li, 750li xdrive, 8 series convertible and coupe 840i, 840i xdrive, m850i xdrive, x5 sdrive, x5 xdrive, x5 m50i, x6 xdrive, x6 m50i, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, m340i xdrive, z4 sdrive, z4 m40i, 740le xdrive and 745le xdrive, 2018-2019 640i xdrive gran turismo and rolls-royce phantom, 2019 m850i xdrive gran coupe and rolls-royce cullinan and 2020 toyota supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rearview mirrors.
Consequence
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began november 8, 2019. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or rolls-royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #8 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Posted on: 2021-02-10
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 series coupe, grand coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xdrive, m850i xdrive, m8 and 740 li, 740 li xdrive, 750 li xdrive, m760 li xdrive, x6 sdrive40i, x6 xdrive40i, x6 xdrive50i, x6 m50i, x6m, and 2019-2021 x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 xdrive50i, x5 m50i, x5m, x7 xdrive40i, x7 xdrive50i, x7 m50i, and 2021 m3, m3 competition, m4 coupe, m4 competition coupe, x5 xdrive45e, 745 le xdrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the antilock brake system (abs) and braking assistance.
Consequence
A loss of abs and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 25, 2021. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #9 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Posted on: 2021-02-10
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 series coupe, grand coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xdrive, m850i xdrive, m8 and 740 li, 740 li xdrive, 750 li xdrive, m760 li xdrive, x6 sdrive40i, x6 xdrive40i, x6 xdrive50i, x6 m50i, x6m, and 2019-2021 x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 xdrive50i, x5 m50i, x5m, x7 xdrive40i, x7 xdrive50i, x7 m50i, and 2021 m3, m3 competition, m4 coupe, m4 competition coupe, x5 xdrive45e, 745 le xdrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the antilock brake system (abs) and braking assistance.
Consequence
A loss of abs and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 25, 2021. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #10 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Posted on: 2021-07-09
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling one 2019 x5 xdrive 40i vehicle. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly, which could prevent the passenger side air bag from deploying properly in a crash.
Consequence
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
A dealer will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed august 30, 2021. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
The owner 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.
DEFECT #11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Posted on: 2021-07-09
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling one 2019 x5 xdrive 40i vehicle. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly, which could prevent the passenger side air bag from deploying properly in a crash.
Consequence
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
A dealer will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed august 30, 2021. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
The owner 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.
DEFECT #12 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Posted on: 2021-02-19
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2021 x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i, x3m, x4 xdrive30i, x4 m40i, m550i, x4m, x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 xdrive50i, x5m, x5 m50i, x7 xdrive40i, x7 xdrive50i, x7 m50i, alpina xb7, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, m340i xdrive, and 8 series coupe, convertible and grand coupe, 840i, 840i xdrive, m850i xdrive, m8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xdrive, 330e, 330e xdrive, 745le, 745le xdrive, x5 xdrive45e, x3 xdrive30e, x6 sdrive40i, x6 xdrive40i, x6 xdrive50i, x6 m50i, x6m, 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, m550i xdrive, m5, 740i, 740li, 740li xdrive, m760i drive, m760li xdrive, 750li xdrive alpina, alpina b7 xdrive, and 2021 4 series coupe 430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive vehicles. When shifting into reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began april 16, 2021. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #13 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-02-19
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2021 x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i, x3m, x4 xdrive30i, x4 m40i, m550i, x4m, x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 xdrive50i, x5m, x5 m50i, x7 xdrive40i, x7 xdrive50i, x7 m50i, alpina xb7, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, m340i xdrive, and 8 series coupe, convertible and grand coupe, 840i, 840i xdrive, m850i xdrive, m8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xdrive, 330e, 330e xdrive, 745le, 745le xdrive, x5 xdrive45e, x3 xdrive30e, x6 sdrive40i, x6 xdrive40i, x6 xdrive50i, x6 m50i, x6m, 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, m550i xdrive, m5, 740i, 740li, 740li xdrive, m760i drive, m760li xdrive, 750li xdrive alpina, alpina b7 xdrive, and 2021 4 series coupe 430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive vehicles. When shifting into reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began april 16, 2021. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #14 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Posted on: 2021-07-09
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling one 2019 x5 xdrive 40i vehicle. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly, which could prevent the passenger side air bag from deploying properly in a crash.
Consequence
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
A dealer will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 26, 2021. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
The owner 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.
DEFECT #15 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Posted on: 2021-07-09
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling one 2019 x5 xdrive 40i vehicle. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly, which could prevent the passenger side air bag from deploying properly in a crash.
Consequence
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
A dealer will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 26, 2021. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
The owner 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.
DEFECT #16 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Posted on: 2021-02-19
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2021 x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i, x3m, x4 xdrive30i, x4 m40i, m550i, x4m, x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 xdrive50i, x5m, x5 m50i, x7 xdrive40i, x7 xdrive50i, x7 m50i, alpina xb7, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, m340i xdrive, and 8 series coupe, convertible and grand coupe, 840i, 840i xdrive, m850i xdrive, m8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xdrive, 330e, 330e xdrive, 745le, 745le xdrive, x5 xdrive45e, x3 xdrive30e, x6 sdrive40i, x6 xdrive40i, x6 xdrive50i, x6 m50i, x6m, 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, m550i xdrive, m5, 740i, 740li, 740li xdrive, m760i drive, m760li xdrive, 750li xdrive alpina, alpina b7 xdrive, and 2021 4 series coupe 430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive vehicles. When shifting into reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began april 16, 2021. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #17 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-02-19
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2021 x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i, x3m, x4 xdrive30i, x4 m40i, m550i, x4m, x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 xdrive50i, x5m, x5 m50i, x7 xdrive40i, x7 xdrive50i, x7 m50i, alpina xb7, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, m340i xdrive, and 8 series coupe, convertible and grand coupe, 840i, 840i xdrive, m850i xdrive, m8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xdrive, 330e, 330e xdrive, 745le, 745le xdrive, x5 xdrive45e, x3 xdrive30e, x6 sdrive40i, x6 xdrive40i, x6 xdrive50i, x6 m50i, x6m, 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, m550i xdrive, m5, 740i, 740li, 740li xdrive, m760i drive, m760li xdrive, 750li xdrive alpina, alpina b7 xdrive, and 2021 4 series coupe 430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive vehicles. When shifting into reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began april 16, 2021. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #18 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2022-04-20
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2022 4 series gran coupe (430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive); 2019-2022 x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 xdrive50i, x5 m50i, x5m; 2021-2022 x5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 x6 sdrive40i, x6 xdrive40i, x6 xdrive50i, x6m and 2019-2023 x7 xdrive40i, x7 xdrive50i, x7 m50i, x7 xdrive60i, x7 m60i, x7m, alpina xb7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 118, power-operated window systems.
Consequence
A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 13, 2022. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #19 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Posted on: 2021-02-19
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2021 x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i, x3m, x4 xdrive30i, x4 m40i, m550i, x4m, x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 xdrive50i, x5m, x5 m50i, x7 xdrive40i, x7 xdrive50i, x7 m50i, alpina xb7, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, m340i xdrive, and 8 series coupe, convertible and grand coupe, 840i, 840i xdrive, m850i xdrive, m8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xdrive, 330e, 330e xdrive, 745le, 745le xdrive, x5 xdrive45e, x3 xdrive30e, x6 sdrive40i, x6 xdrive40i, x6 xdrive50i, x6 m50i, x6m, 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, m550i xdrive, m5, 740i, 740li, 740li xdrive, m760i drive, m760li xdrive, 750li xdrive alpina, alpina b7 xdrive, and 2021 4 series coupe 430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive vehicles. When shifting into reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began april 16, 2021. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #20 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-02-19
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2021 x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i, x3m, x4 xdrive30i, x4 m40i, m550i, x4m, x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 xdrive50i, x5m, x5 m50i, x7 xdrive40i, x7 xdrive50i, x7 m50i, alpina xb7, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, m340i xdrive, and 8 series coupe, convertible and grand coupe, 840i, 840i xdrive, m850i xdrive, m8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xdrive, 330e, 330e xdrive, 745le, 745le xdrive, x5 xdrive45e, x3 xdrive30e, x6 sdrive40i, x6 xdrive40i, x6 xdrive50i, x6 m50i, x6m, 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, m550i xdrive, m5, 740i, 740li, 740li xdrive, m760i drive, m760li xdrive, 750li xdrive alpina, alpina b7 xdrive, and 2021 4 series coupe 430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive vehicles. When shifting into reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, rear visibility.
Consequence
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began april 16, 2021. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #21 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2022-04-20
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2022 4 series gran coupe (430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive); 2019-2022 x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 xdrive50i, x5 m50i, x5m; 2021-2022 x5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 x6 sdrive40i, x6 xdrive40i, x6 xdrive50i, x6m and 2019-2023 x7 xdrive40i, x7 xdrive50i, x7 m50i, x7 xdrive60i, x7 m60i, x7m, alpina xb7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 118, power-operated window systems.
Consequence
A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 20, 2022. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
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.