2022-2023 BMW 330E, BMW 330I and others recall: software
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on February 23, 2023. It covers about 120 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 120
- reported
- Feb 23, 2023
- owners notified
- Apr 10, 2023
- related complaints
- 30
Electrical system: body control module: software
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.
- Risk
- Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 23V118000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 30 complaints about electrical problems.
2023 BMW 330E2023 BMW 330I2022 BMW 430I2023 BMW 430I2022 BMW I42023 BMW I42023 BMW M32023 BMW M340I2022 BMW M440I2023 BMW M440I
Questions about recall 23V118000
Is there a recall on the 2022-2023 BMW 330E, BMW 330I and others software?
Yes. Recall 23V118000, reported on February 23, 2023, covers about 120 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V118000?
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 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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