2023 BMW I4 RECALL - #23V026000
RECALL FOR FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE : WARNINGS : EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
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."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2023 BMW I4 |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
1/25/2023 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
3,431 |
| Recalled for |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 17, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov. |
| See also |
2023 BMW I4 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, PROPULSION SYSTEM, TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL, MANAGEMENT, SOFTWARE
2023 BMW I4 Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, WARNINGS, EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
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