BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2021 228i
— Recall Campaign #21V091000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 228i, 228i xDrive, and M235i xDrive vehicles. If the driver initiates an automatic closure of the sunroof, and the vehicle key status is changed to "off" or "lock," the sunroof may continue to close. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 14,011 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V091000
| Manufacturer: | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 18, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V091000 |
| Units affected: | 14,011 |
- Description:
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 228i, 228i xDrive, and M235i xDrive vehicles. If the driver initiates an automatic closure of the sunroof, and the vehicle key status is changed to "off" or "lock," the sunroof may continue to close. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."
- Consequeces:
- If the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof electronic coding software, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. 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.