BMW 230I 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V099000

Make Model Year
BMW 230I 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-04-18 2023-02-17 2023-02-21

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3193

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 118

Summary

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."

Consequence

Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.

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.

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.