2020-2021 BMW 228I and BMW M235I recall: sun/moon roof assembly
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on February 18, 2021. It covers about 14,011 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 14,011
- reported
- Feb 18, 2021
- owners notified
- Apr 16, 2021
- related complaints
- 1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 228i, 228i xDrive, and M235i xDrive vehicles. If the driver initiates an automatic closure of the sunroof, and the vehicle key status is changed to "off" or "lock," the sunroof may continue to close. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."
- Risk
- If the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof electronic coding software, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 21V091000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about visibility problems.
Questions about recall 21V091000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 BMW 228I and BMW M235I sun/moon roof assembly?
Yes. Recall 21V091000, reported on February 18, 2021, covers about 14,011 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V091000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof electronic coding software, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. 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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