2019–2023 BMW 430I, BMW M440I, BMW X5 +more: Visibility recall
NHTSA campaign 22V267000 · 61K units potentially affected · filed Apr 20, 2022
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V267000
- Manufacturer no.
- —
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF North America, Llc
- Component
- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Units affected
- 61,221
- Report received
- Apr 20, 2022
- Owner letters
- Jun 20, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
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