NHTSA Campaign 23V118000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC.
NHTSA campaign 23V118000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the electrical system:body control module:software. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 23V118000 (1)
Bmw (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 23V118000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.