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Electrical System:Body Control Module:Software (23V118000)
Reference number: 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.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.