9 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2022-11-21
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2023 bmw 740i, 760i xdrive, and i7 xdrive60 vehicles. The telematics control unit may not transmit the vehicle location information to emergency responders.
Consequence
Emergency response may be delayed without the vehicle location information, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the telematics control unit software, free of charge. None of the affected vehicles have been sold to owners. 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 - AIR BAGS
Posted on: 2023-02-03
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2023 760i xdrive and i7 xdrive60 vehicles equipped with the executive lounge seating package. In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit (ecu) software may not recognize the seat position, and disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest.
Consequence
A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 10, 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 - SEATS
Posted on: 2023-02-03
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2023 760i xdrive and i7 xdrive60 vehicles equipped with the executive lounge seating package. In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit (ecu) software may not recognize the seat position, and disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest.
Consequence
A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 10, 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 - AIR BAGS
Posted on: 2023-02-03
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2023 760i xdrive and i7 xdrive60 vehicles equipped with the executive lounge seating package. In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit (ecu) software may not recognize the seat position, and disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest.
Consequence
A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 10, 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 - SEATS
Posted on: 2023-02-03
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2023 760i xdrive and i7 xdrive60 vehicles equipped with the executive lounge seating package. In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit (ecu) software may not recognize the seat position, and disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest.
Consequence
A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 10, 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 - AIR BAGS
Posted on: 2023-02-03
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2023 760i xdrive and i7 xdrive60 vehicles equipped with the executive lounge seating package. In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit (ecu) software may not recognize the seat position, and disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest.
Consequence
A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 10, 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 #7 - SEATS
Posted on: 2023-02-03
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2023 760i xdrive and i7 xdrive60 vehicles equipped with the executive lounge seating package. In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit (ecu) software may not recognize the seat position, and disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest.
Consequence
A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 10, 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 #8 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2023-07-12
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xdrive and i7 xdrive60 vehicles equipped with an interaction bar. The interaction bar, located on the dashboard, may not activate the windshield defrosting/defogging system and/or the hazard warning lights. In addition, those control buttons may not illuminate when pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 103, windshield defrosting and defogging systems, and 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The inability to operate the defrost or hazard warning lights can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the interaction bar, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 1, 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 #9 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2023-07-12
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xdrive and i7 xdrive60 vehicles equipped with an interaction bar. The interaction bar, located on the dashboard, may not activate the windshield defrosting/defogging system and/or the hazard warning lights. In addition, those control buttons may not illuminate when pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 103, windshield defrosting and defogging systems, and 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The inability to operate the defrost or hazard warning lights can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the interaction bar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 6, 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.