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Vehicles/Passenger Cars

BMW of North America, LLC: 2022-2023 i4 and iX Electric Vehicles Recalled for Pedestrian Warning Malfunction

Agency Publication Date: January 25, 2023
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Summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling 3,431 of its 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles because the artificial sound generator may fail to emit an external warning sound. This noise is required by law to alert pedestrians of the vehicle's approach since electric vehicles are otherwise very quiet. BMW will update the vehicle software to ensure the sound generator functions correctly during start-up.

Risk

If the artificial sound generator fails, pedestrians may not hear an approaching vehicle. This lack of an audible warning increases the risk that a pedestrian will be struck by the vehicle, resulting in potential injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Check if your vehicle is a 2022-2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 or a 2022-2023 BMW iX xDrive50.
  2. Contact an authorized BMW dealer to schedule a free software update for the external artificial sound generator.
  3. If you have questions, contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to discuss the recall (campaign number 23V026).
  4. For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Software update for the artificial sound generator.

How to: Contact a BMW dealer to receive a free update for the external artificial sound generator software.

Affected Products

Product: 2022-2023 BMW i4 eDrive40
Product: 2022-2023 BMW iX xDrive50

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V026000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Sold By: Authorized BMW Dealers
Units Affected: 3,431 vehicles(3431% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
Owner Notification Date: March 9, 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 5, 2024

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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