24V611000STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS15 August 2024 · NHTSA (USA)
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 eDrive40, xDrive40, and M50 vehicles. The left-side longitudinal beam may crack, compromising the structural integrity of the chassis.
Risk: Reduced structural integrity may result in damage to the high voltage battery during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side longitudinal beam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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23V118000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE23 February 2023 · NHTSA (USA)
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.
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A12/00124/22Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate
The crash pads for the high-voltage battery may not have been assembled. This can cause damage to the high-voltage battery in the event of a serious side crash and may cause a short-circuit increasing the risk of a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/00763/24Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate
Due to incorrectly produced high-voltage cell modules, the cell terminal and the cell-contact system in the battery are not in contact anymore. When strong electricity is flowing, that may cause the cell to overheat and create a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/00976/22Safety recallFire, Injuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The micro gas generator inside the seat belt retractor may not have been manufactured to specifications. This may lead to an impairment of the restraint function in case of an accident, increasing the risk of injury. Moreover, there may be spark formation in case of a pressure release outside of the inflator damaged tube, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/01278/22Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate
A manufacturing defect can lead to high voltage battery failures, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/01664/24Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The possible cracks in the rear side member may lead to structural failure of the body of the vehicle. This increases the risk of injury for vehicle occupants in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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SR/01734/25Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate
The positive battery cable of the starter-generator may not have been manufactured correctly. This could result in a loose electrical connection, leading to excessive contact resistance. The vehicle cannot charge or start. Contact points in the starter-generator could overheat and cause a vehicle fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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SR/02913/25Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate
The cell modules in the vehicles concerned were not produced in accordance with the specifications, which may cause the module frame to fail. This may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system and fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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