BMW 230i Recall 23V099: Windows and sunroof may close after key is removed

What this recall means for you

Certain BMW vehicles may allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed even after the digital key has been removed from the vehicle. This means the windows or sunroof could close without the key present, which does not meet the federal power window safety standard.

If the windows or sunroof close unintentionally with someone still inside, it can increase the risk of injury to occupants. Owners should be especially careful around children and passengers who may be inside the car when it is not being actively driven.

BMW will update the Electronic Control Unit software at an authorized dealer free of charge. Until the update is installed, the digital key function over cellular service and Wi-Fi will be deactivated. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed April 11, 2023, and you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. You can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V099BMW of North America, LLC

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Problem: 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."
Risk: Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
Remedy: 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.
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.