2019-2022 BMW 228I, BMW 330I and others recall: software
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on August 16, 2023. It covers about 144 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 144
- reported
- Aug 16, 2023
- owners notified
- Oct 12, 2023
- related complaints
- 63
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 23V584000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 63 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 23V584000
Is there a recall on the 2019-2022 BMW 228I, BMW 330I and others software?
Yes. Recall 23V584000, reported on August 16, 2023, covers about 144 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V584000?
Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 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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