NHTSA recall 23V-118 (23V118000)
electrical system recall reported February 23, 2023 - about 120 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V118000
- Also written as
- 23V-118
- Reported
- February 23, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~120
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.
Why it is dangerous
Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 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-118 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 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.