2020 BMW 745E recall: software
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on August 12, 2019. It covers about 173 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 173
- reported
- Aug 12, 2019
- owners notified
- Oct 11, 2019
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW 745e xDrive vehicles. A software error in the electronic control unit (ECU) may disable the audible warning signal for an unbelted driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- Without an audible warning, the driver may forget to buckle the seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 19V589000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 19V589000
Is there a recall on the 2020 BMW 745E software?
Yes. Recall 19V589000, reported on August 12, 2019, covers about 173 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V589000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. 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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