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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 23V885000

2024 Bmw I5 M60 | 2024 Bmw I5 — Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert

Published December 26, 2023 · Recall initiated: December 22, 2023

Summary

NHTSA records recall 23V885000, published December 26, 2023 and initiated December 22, 2023. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2024 Bmw I5 M60 | 2024 Bmw I5 — Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert.

What's the hazard

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i5 eDrive40 and i5 M60 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 February 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This is an expansion of Recall 23V-026.

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Recall details

Brand
BMW
Model
I5 M60
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Lot
2024 BMW I5 M60 | 2024 BMW I5
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2024 Bmw I5 M60 | 2024 Bmw I5 — Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V885000 on December 26, 2023. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i5 eDrive40 and i5 M60 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 February 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This is an expansion of Recall 23V-026.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: I5 M60.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)