Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The external warning sound in your i4 eDrive40 or iX xDrive50 is designed to alert pedestrians when you're backing up. In some 2022-2023 models, the sound system could fail to make this noise when you start the car.
Risk if Unfixed
If the warning sound doesn't work, pedestrians nearby might not hear you coming when you're backing up, which could lead to an accident and injuries.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the sound system software for free, so you'll have the external warning sound working properly again. 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 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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