BMW 745E 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V589000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 745E | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-10-11 | 2019-08-12 | 2019-08-12 |
Production Dates: 2019-02-22 - 2019-07-26
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 173
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2020 BMW 745e xDrive vehicles. A software error in the electronic control unit "ECU" may disable the audible warning signal for an unbelted driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Without an audible warning, the driver may forget to buckle the seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.safercar.gov.
