The camera/sensor in your vehicle is part of the driver monitoring system, which helps prevent accidents by ensuring you're keeping your hands on the steering wheel. In some 2023-2024 BMW models, the connection to this system wasn't properly attached.
Risk if Unfixed
If the system fails, it might not detect when you've taken your hands off the wheel, so the emergency stopping assistant won't engage. This increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealership will inspect and reattach the ground connection to the camera/sensor system, which will keep you safe on the road. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inoperative hands-on detection system may fail to detect when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel and therefore not engage the emergency stopping assistant system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reattach the ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Your car has a special bar on the dashboard that controls your windshield defroster and hazard lights. In some 2023 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 models, this bar might not turn on the defroster or hazard lights when you press the buttons, and the buttons might not light up when you press them.
Risk if Unfixed
If the defroster or hazard lights don't turn on when you need them, you could be more likely to be in a crash or hurt in an accident.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the Interaction Bar with a new one that works properly, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair when you get your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with an Interaction Bar. The Interaction Bar, located on the dashboard, may not activate the windshield defrosting/defogging system and/or the hazard warning lights. In addition, those control buttons may not illuminate when pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems", and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The inability to operate the defrost or hazard warning lights can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the Interaction Bar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The telematics control unit in your BMW is a computer that helps emergency responders find your car if you need help. In some 2023 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 models, this unit might not send your location properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle's location isn't sent to emergency responders, it could delay their response time in case of an emergency, which may increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the telematics control unit software to ensure it sends your location correctly – and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The telematics control unit may not transmit the vehicle location information to emergency responders.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Emergency response may be delayed without the vehicle location information, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the telematics control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.