BMW I7 2023: AIR BAGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V050000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | I7 | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-03-10 | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-03 |
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 397
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2023 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with the Executive Lounge Seating Package. In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit "ECU" software may not recognize the seat position, and disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest.
A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.
