Electrical System:Body Control Module:Software (23V118000)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2022 BMW 430I

2022 BMW I4

2022 BMW M440I

2023 BMW 330E

2023 BMW 330I

2023 BMW 430I

2023 BMW I4

2023 BMW M3

2023 BMW M340I

2023 BMW M440I

Campaign No: 23V118000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 120

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 17, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NOTES

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.