Recall 23V026000: 2022–2023 BMW I4, 2022–2023 BMW IX
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 25, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 3,431
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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."
The risk
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V026000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Mar 9, 2023
- Components
- Back over prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian alert (Driver Assistance & Safety Tech); Forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert (Driver Assistance & Safety Tech)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology