BMW M440I 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V118000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | M440I | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-04-10 | 2023-02-23 | 2023-02-23 |
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 120
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit "ECU" may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking "ADL" function to not lock the doors as intended.
Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 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.
