NHTSA recall 23V-885 (23V885000)
back over prevention recall reported December 22, 2023 - about 4,926 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V885000
- Also written as
- 23V-885
- Reported
- December 22, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,926
- Component
- back over prevention
What is being recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i5 eDrive40 and i5 M60 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 February 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This is an expansion of Recall 23V-026.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-885 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.