NHTSA recall 23V-026 (23V026000)
back over prevention recall reported January 25, 2023 - about 3,431 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V026000
- Also written as
- 23V-026
- Reported
- January 25, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,431
- Component
- back over prevention
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-026 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.