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2024 BMW I5 and BMW I5 M60 recall: external/pedestrian alert

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on December 22, 2023. It covers about 4,926 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4,926
reported
Dec 22, 2023
owners notified
Feb 16, 2024
related complaints
10

Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert

What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i5 eDrive40 and i5 M60 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 February 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Note: This is an expansion of Recall 23V‑026.

Recall number 23V885000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about driver assistance problems.

2024 BMW I52024 BMW I5 M60

Questions about recall 23V885000

Is there a recall on the 2024 BMW I5 and BMW I5 M60 external/pedestrian alert?

Yes. Recall 23V885000, reported on December 22, 2023, covers about 4,926 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 23V885000?

Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Note: This is an expansion of Recall 23V‑026.

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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