BMW of North America, LLC: Electrical System › Software
BMW of North America, LLC reported this defect to federal regulators on Feb 17, 2023 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 3,193. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."
The risk
Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
The remedy
Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
9 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 BMW 230i | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 BMW 840i | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 BMW Alpina B8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 BMW M2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 BMW M240i | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 BMW M8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 BMW M850i | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 BMW Z4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 BMW Z4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 23V099000.
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