BMW of North America is recalling 4,926 units of the 2024 i5 eDrive40 and i5 M60 electric vehicles. During start-up, the control unit for the artificial sound generator may fail, preventing the external warning sound from playing while the vehicle is in motion. This failure means the vehicles do not comply with federal safety standards for hybrid and electric vehicle sound requirements. Dealers will update the software for the external sound generator at no cost to owners.
Electric vehicles are nearly silent at low speeds; without the external artificial warning sound, pedestrians may be unaware that a vehicle is approaching or nearby, significantly increasing the risk of a collision and injury.
Software update for the external artificial sound generator.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response