7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Posted on: 2022-11-02
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2023 x5 sdrive40i, xdrive40i, xdrive45e, and x7 xdrive40i vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle which could allow water to enter the vehicle and contact electrical components, possibly resulting in a short-circuit.
Consequence
An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windshield seal and as necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield with a new seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 23, 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 #2 - SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-12-20
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2023 x5 sdrive40i, x5 m50i and x5 xdrive 45e vehicles. One of the four bolts that connects the backrest to the driver's seat frame may not have been correctly installed.
Consequence
A loose driver's seat backrest may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the driver's seat backrest and if necessary, install an attachment bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed february 17, 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:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-12-20
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2023 x5 sdrive40i, x5 m50i and x5 xdrive 45e vehicles. One of the four bolts that connects the backrest to the driver's seat frame may not have been correctly installed.
Consequence
A loose driver's seat backrest may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the driver's seat backrest and if necessary, install an attachment bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed february 17, 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 - SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Posted on: 2023-04-07
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2023 x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 m50i, x5 m and x5 xdrive45e vehicles. The head restraints for the second-row outboard seats may have been improperly manufactured without locking tabs in the guide sleeves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 202, head restraints.
Consequence
A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the second-row outboard seat head restraint guide sleeves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 31, 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:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Posted on: 2023-04-07
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2023 x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 m50i, x5 m and x5 xdrive45e vehicles. The head restraints for the second-row outboard seats may have been improperly manufactured without locking tabs in the guide sleeves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 202, head restraints.
Consequence
A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the second-row outboard seat head restraint guide sleeves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 31, 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 - SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Posted on: 2023-04-07
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2023 x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 m50i, x5 m and x5 xdrive45e vehicles. The head restraints for the second-row outboard seats may have been improperly manufactured without locking tabs in the guide sleeves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 202, head restraints.
Consequence
A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the second-row outboard seat head restraint guide sleeves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 31, 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 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Posted on: 2023-12-07
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2023 toyota gr supra, 3 series sedan (330i xdrive, m340i xdrive, m3), 5 series sedan (530i, 530i xdrive, m5), 4 series gran coupe (430i, 430i xdrive), 4 series coupe (430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive), 4 series convertible (430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive), 8 series coupe (840i, m850i xdrive, m8), 8 series convertible (840i, m850i xdrive, m8), 8 series gran coupe (850i xdrive, m8), x3 sav (x3 xdrive30i, x3m), x4 sav (x4 xdrive30i), x5 sav (x5 xdrive40i, x5 m50i, x5m), x6 sav (x6 xdrive40i, x6 m50i, x6m), and z4 sdrive30i, z4 m40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.
Consequence
Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed february 1, 2024. 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.