BMW 740I 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V479000

Make Model Year
BMW 740I 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-09-06 2023-07-12 2023-07-12

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 384

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 103

Summary

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.

Remedy

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.