2023 Bmw Ix | 2023 Bmw I4 | 2022 Bmw I4 | 2022 Bmw Ix — Forward collision avoidance: warnings: external/pedestrian alert
Published January 25, 2023 · Recall initiated: January 25, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V026000, published January 25, 2023. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2023 Bmw Ix | 2023 Bmw I4 | 2022 Bmw I4 | 2022 Bmw Ix — Forward collision avoidance: warnings: external/pedestrian alert.
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles.
What to do
Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- IX
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2023 BMW IX | 2023 BMW I4 | 2022 BMW I4 | 2022 BMW IX
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2023 Bmw Ix | 2023 Bmw I4 | 2022 Bmw I4 | 2022 Bmw Ix — Forward collision avoidance: warnings: external/pedestrian alert recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V026000 on January 25, 2023. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. 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: IX.