Bmw I7 recall (23V050000)

Bmw · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 23V050000
Report Received: 2023-02-03
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Make: Bmw
Model(s): I7
Model Year(s): 2023
Component: SEATS
Potentially Affected Units: 397

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with the Executive Lounge Seating Package. In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit (ECU) software may not recognize the seat position, and disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest.

Consequence

A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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