2023 BMW M850I Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Running Sequence Number: 253201
Campaign Number: 23V099000
Make: BMW
Model: M850I
Year: 2023
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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: 3193
Date Owner Notified: Apr 18, 2023
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date: Feb 17, 2023
Record Creation Date: Feb 21, 2023
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 118
Summary: 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."
Consequence: Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
Remedy: 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.
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: 000124794005510768000001105
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Digital Key ECU Software Coding
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Digital Key Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Software Coding
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A - software issue
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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VISIBILITY: POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Running Sequence Number: 253202
Campaign Number: 23V099000
Make: BMW
Model: M850I
Year: 2023
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: VISIBILITY: POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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: 3193
Date Owner Notified: Apr 18, 2023
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date: Feb 17, 2023
Record Creation Date: Feb 21, 2023
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 118
Summary: 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."
Consequence: Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
Remedy: 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.
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: 000124794005510768000000238
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Digital Key ECU Software Coding
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Digital Key Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Software Coding
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A - software issue
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No