Component
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your sunroof control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without your key fob inside. This can cause your sunroof to close unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your sunroof closes unexpectedly, you could get injured by the glass or metal parts moving on you.
Free Fix
BMW will reprogram the sunroof control unit for free. You should contact your local dealership to schedule the repair, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 if you need help.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. 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
A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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