2020 BMW 745E RECALL - #19V589000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : SOFTWARE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW 745e xDrive vehicles. A software error in the electronic control unit (ECU) may disable the audible warning signal for an unbelted driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2020 BMW 745E |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
2/22/2019 - 7/26/2019 |
| Recalled on |
8/12/2019 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
10/11/2019 |
| # Affected |
173 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
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| Description |
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW 745e xDrive vehicles. A software error in the electronic control unit (ECU) may disable the audible warning signal for an unbelted driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." |
| Consequences |
Without an audible warning, the driver may forget to buckle the seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2020 BMW 745E Recall for SEAT BELTS
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Dec 27, 2021 - 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
Dec 20, 2021 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer states the following about their vehicle: active radio or music source is interrupted, the navigation is no longer available, a black screen is shown in the Control Display, the system works again after a short interruption.
Dec 20, 2021 - 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
The "energy management" Check control message (ID code 415) is falsely displayed when entering the vehicle.
Dec 20, 2021 - 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The sunroof will not operate in either direction.
Dec 13, 2021 - 010000 STEERING
Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle maynot start when placing the key against the steering column.
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