2022-2023 BMW I4 and BMW Ix recall: external/pedestrian alert
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on January 25, 2023. It covers about 3,431 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,431
- reported
- Jan 25, 2023
- owners notified
- Mar 9, 2023
- related complaints
- 26
Forward collision avoidance: warnings: external/pedestrian alert
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
- Risk
- Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 23V026000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 26 complaints about driver assistance problems.
Questions about recall 23V026000
Is there a recall on the 2022-2023 BMW I4 and BMW Ix external/pedestrian alert?
Yes. Recall 23V026000, reported on January 25, 2023, covers about 3,431 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V026000?
Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. 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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