2018 BMW 230I, BMW M2 and others recall: instrument cluster/panel

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on November 15, 2017. It covers about 3,188 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 3,188
reported: Nov 15, 2017
owners notified: Jan 12, 2018
related complaints: 23

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

What is wrong: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles. These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: If the display does not illuminate during start up or does not illuminate various control and warning symbols while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 17V719000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 23 complaints about electrical problems.

2018 BMW X3

Questions about recall 17V719000

Is there a recall on the 2018 BMW 230I, BMW M2 and others instrument cluster/panel?

Yes. Recall 17V719000, reported on November 15, 2017, covers about 3,188 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V719000?

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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