Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The external warning sound system in your i4 or iX is designed to alert pedestrians when you're backing up. In some 2022-2023 models, the system might not work properly during startup.
Risk if Unfixed
If the warning sound doesn't work, pedestrians nearby may not hear you backing up, which could lead to a higher risk of injury or accident.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software that controls the external warning sound, and this service is completely free. You'll get a recall notice with instructions on how to schedule the update.
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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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