BMW I4, IX: Instrument cluster/panel

Date

July 7, 2022

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW I4 (2022); BMW IX (2022, 2023)

Component

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles equipped with hybrid electric powertrains. While in Valet Parking Mode, the Central Information Display (CID) may not display critical safety information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Potentially affected

6930

What can happen

A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the display's head unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Sept. 6, 2022

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

101

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Head UnitSoftware · Head UnitSoftware – part number – n/a · part number – n/a

Recall number

22V483000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.