Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The external warning sound system in your i4 eDrive40 or iX xDrive50 is designed to alert pedestrians when you're approaching on foot. It's like a silent horn that warns people of your electric vehicle's presence.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sound system fails, pedestrians may not hear you coming, which could lead to accidents and injuries. You could be approaching someone unaware, and that's a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software that controls the external warning sound, making sure it works properly. This update is free, and you should schedule it 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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