Running Sequence Number: 240136
Campaign Number: 23V118000
Make: BMW
Model: M340I
Year: 2023
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: BODY CONTROL MODULE: SOFTWARE
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 120
Date Owner Notified: Apr 10, 2023
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date: Feb 23, 2023
Record Creation Date: Feb 23, 2023
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000124813005357753000001750
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Body Domain Controller (BDC) ECU
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Body Domain Controller (BDC) Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: Software - N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No