BMW M440I 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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.