BMW 230I, 840I, Alpina B8 and others: Software

Date

Feb. 17, 2023

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW 230I (2023); BMW 840I (2023); BMW Alpina B8 (2023); BMW M2 (2023); BMW M240I (2023); BMW M8 (2023); BMW M850I (2023); BMW Z4 (2022, 2023)

Component

Electrical System › Software; Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls

Description of the defect

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."

Potentially affected

3193

What can happen

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.

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

April 18, 2023

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

118

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Digital Key ECU Software Coding · Digital Key Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Software Coding · N/A - software issue

Recall number

23V099000

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.