CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
- Risk
- A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The sunroof control unit in certain BMW vehicles may have been programmed incorrectly. As a result, the sunroof can close even when the key fob is not inside the vehicle, which fails to meet federal window safety requirements (FMVSS 118, Power-Operated Window Systems).
A sunroof that closes without the key fob inside the car can increase the risk of injury, particularly to anyone who may be in or reaching into the opening. The recall covers several 2019 through 2021 BMW X5, X6 and X7 models, along with some other BMW models listed in the notice.
An authorized BMW dealer will reprogram the roof function control unit at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. You can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the NHTSA website for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 430i | 2022 |
|---|---|
| BMW M440I | 2022 |
| BMW X5 | 2019202020212022 |
| BMW X6 | 202020212022 |
| BMW X7 | 20192020202120222023 |