CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- If the display does not illuminate during start up or does not illuminate various control and warning symbols while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The instrument panel software in these vehicles may contain an error that prevents the display from properly illuminating. If the display does not light up during startup, or does not show various control and warning symbols while driving, the risk of a crash increases.
The fix is a software update to the instrument cluster display, performed by authorized BMW dealers at no cost to you. BMW will notify affected owners, and the recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. You can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected, and schedule the free repair with a dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 230i | 2018 |
|---|---|
| BMW M2 | 2018 |
| BMW M240I | 2018 |
| BMW X3 | 2018 |