2022 Bmw Z4 | 2023 Bmw Z4 | 2023 Bmw M850i | 2023 Bmw 840i | 2023 Bmw 230i | 2023 Bmw M240i | 2023 Bmw M8 | 2023 Bmw M2 | 2023 Bmw Alpina B8 — Electrical system: software
Published February 21, 2023 · Recall initiated: February 17, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V099000, published February 21, 2023 and initiated February 17, 2023. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2022 Bmw Z4 | 2023 Bmw Z4 | 2023 Bmw M850i | 2023 Bmw 840i | 2023 Bmw 230i | 2023 Bmw M240i | 2023 Bmw M8 | 2023 Bmw M2 | 2023 Bmw Alpina B8 — Electrical system: software.
What's the hazard
BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems.
What to do
Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- Z4
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2022 BMW Z4 | 2023 BMW Z4 | 2023 BMW M850I | 2023 BMW 840I | 2023 BMW 230I | 2023 BMW M240I | 2023 BMW M8 | 2023 BMW M2 | 2023 BMW ALPINA B8
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Bmw Z4 | 2023 Bmw Z4 | 2023 Bmw M850i | 2023 Bmw 840i | 2023 Bmw 230i | 2023 Bmw M240i | 2023 Bmw M8 | 2023 Bmw M2 | 2023 Bmw Alpina B8 — Electrical system: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V099000 on February 21, 2023. Reported hazard: BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 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: Z4.