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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Electrical & Lighting

BMW of North America, LLC: 2023 BMW 740i, 760i, and i7 Recalled for Emergency Location System Failure

Agency Publication Date: November 21, 2022
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Summary

BMW of North America is recalling 169 vehicles, including certain 2023 BMW 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 models, because the emergency communication system may fail. Specifically, the telematics control unit may not transmit the vehicle's location to emergency responders during an accident or emergency call. BMW dealers will update the vehicle software for free to resolve this issue.

Risk

In the event of a crash or medical emergency, responders may not be able to find the vehicle if the location data is not transmitted, leading to delayed medical care and an increased risk of serious injury or death.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is affected: This recall specifically impacts 2023 BMW 740i, 2023 BMW 760i xDrive, and 2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 vehicles.
  2. Contact an authorized BMW dealer to schedule a free software update for your vehicle's telematics control unit.
  3. For further information or to confirm your vehicle's status, call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
  4. Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional recall details.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Free telematics control unit software update

How to: Contact a BMW dealer to have the telematics control unit software updated at no cost.

Affected Products

Product: 2023 BMW 740i
Product: 2023 BMW 760i xDrive
Product: 2023 BMW i7 xDrive60

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 22V860000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Sold By: BMW authorized dealers
Units Affected: 169 vehicles(169% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: January 17, 2023
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: January 19, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response