BMW X7 2020: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V267000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | X7 | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-06-20 | 2022-04-20 | 2022-04-20 |
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 61221
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 118
BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe "430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive"; 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. 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.
