CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SEAT BELTS
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW 745e xDrive vehicles. A software error in the electronic control unit (ECU) may disable the audible warning signal for an unbelted driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- Without an audible warning, the driver may forget to buckle the seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. 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
A software error in the electronic control unit may disable the audible warning that reminds an unbelted driver to fasten their seat belt. Without this chime, the driver may forget to buckle up, which increases the risk of injury in a crash. The vehicles also do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, which covers occupant crash protection.
BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will update the control unit software at no cost to you. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car needs the update.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 745e | 2020 |
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