BMW 230I, 840I, Alpina B8, M2 and 4 more (2022-2023): Visibility
Recall 23V099000 · Feb 17, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC
3,193
vehicles affected
3,193
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V099000
- Date
- Feb 17, 2023
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 3,193
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Power window devices and controls; Electrical system > Software
- Model years
- 2022-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."
What can happen
Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
8 models, 9 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V099000?
8 models: BMW 230I (2023), BMW 840I (2023), BMW Alpina B8 (2023) and 5 more, about 3,193 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V099000?
Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may.
What can happen?
Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.