CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.
- Risk
- Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 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.
What this recall means for you
A replacement body control module (ECU) installed during a service visit may have incorrect software. The automatic door locking function may then fail to lock the doors as intended. If the doors are not locked while the vehicle is moving, they could open during a crash, which increases the risk of injury.
An authorized BMW dealer will update the ECU software at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. If you have questions, you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. You should also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 330e | 2023 |
|---|---|
| BMW 330i | 2023 |
| BMW 430i | 20222023 |
| BMW I4 | 20222023 |
| BMW M3 | 2023 |
| BMW M340I | 2023 |
| BMW M440I | 20222023 |