Component
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The power window and sunroof system in your vehicle uses a digital key to control the windows and sunroof. In some 2023 8 Series and 2022-2023 Z4 models, the system might not respect the key's presence when it's removed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the digital key is taken out of your vehicle, your windows and sunroof could close on their own, which could cause injury to people inside the car.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the vehicle's software at no charge. This will ensure the power windows and sunroof only respond to the digital key when it's present. You'll receive a letter with instructions on when to schedule the update.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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