BMW i4 recall: Back Over Prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian Alert
Official safety recall 23V026000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| BMW iX | 2022 | United States |
| BMW iX | 2023 | United States |
| BMW i4 | 2022 | United States |
| BMW i4 | 2023 | United States |
The problem
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."
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The official 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.