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Recalls for
2023 Bmw I4
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6 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Posted on: 2023-01-25
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 edrive40 and ix xdrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 141, minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Consequence
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 9, 2023. 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 #2 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Posted on: 2023-01-25
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 edrive40 and ix xdrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 141, minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Consequence
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 9, 2023. 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 #3 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Posted on: 2023-01-25
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 edrive40 and ix xdrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 141, minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Consequence
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 9, 2023. 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 #4 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Posted on: 2023-01-25
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 edrive40 and ix xdrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 141, minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Consequence
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 9, 2023. 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 #5 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Posted on: 2023-01-25
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 edrive40 and ix xdrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 141, minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Consequence
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 9, 2023. 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 #6 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Posted on: 2023-01-25
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 edrive40 and ix xdrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 141, minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Consequence
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 9, 2023. 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.