NHTSA recall 21V-091 (21V091000)
visibility recall reported February 18, 2021 - about 14,011 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V091000
- Also written as
- 21V-091
- Reported
- February 18, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~14,011
- Component
- visibility
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
If the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-091 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.