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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V719000

2018 Bmw X3 | 2018 Bmw 230i | 2018 Bmw M240i | 2018 Bmw M2 — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Published November 17, 2017 · Recall initiated: November 15, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V719000, published November 17, 2017 and initiated November 15, 2017. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2018 Bmw X3 | 2018 Bmw 230i | 2018 Bmw M240i | 2018 Bmw M2 — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel.

What's the hazard

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles. These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays.

What to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Recall details

Brand
BMW
Model
X3
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Lot
2018 BMW X3 | 2018 BMW 230I | 2018 BMW M240I | 2018 BMW M2
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2018 Bmw X3 | 2018 Bmw 230i | 2018 Bmw M240i | 2018 Bmw M2 — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V719000 on November 17, 2017. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles. These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays.

What should I do if I have this product?

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: X3.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)