The hands-on detection system in your vehicle relies on a camera and sensors to track your hands on the steering wheel. In some 2023-2024 BMW models, the ground connection to this system wasn't secured properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ground connection isn't fixed, the system won't work as intended, and you might not get alerts when your hands leave the wheel. This could increase the risk of a crash if you're not paying attention.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will check the ground connection and secure it properly – for free. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get 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.
The Interaction Bar is a control panel on your dashboard that helps you use the windshield defrosting and hazard lights. In some 2023 BMW 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 models, this panel might not work as intended, so you can't turn on the defrost or hazard lights.
Risk if Unfixed
If the Interaction Bar fails, you might not be able to defrost your windshield or turn on your hazard lights. This could increase the risk of a crash or injury, especially in low visibility conditions like rain or fog.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the Interaction Bar, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice in the mail.
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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 high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps manage the flow of electricity from the battery to the electric motor. In some 2022-2023 models, the CCU might not have been built correctly, which means some internal components are connected or assembled incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the CCU fails, it could interrupt the flow of electrical power while you're driving, causing your engine to stall. This increases the risk of a collision because you'll lose power assistance for steering and braking.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty CCU with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive your recall notice, usually within the next few weeks.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 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 vehicle in case of an accident. In certain 2023 models, this system might not send your location to emergency responders.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is in an accident and your location can't be sent to responders, they might not arrive as quickly as they should. This could increase the risk of injury to you or others involved.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the telematics control unit software to ensure your location can be sent to emergency responders in an emergency – and it's free. You'll get a notice in the mail, but you can also call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to check on the status.
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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.