BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles
— Recall Campaign #23V026000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3,431 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V026000
| Manufacturer: | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 25, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V026000 |
| Units affected: | 3,431 |
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- 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 were mailed March 9, 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.