The defect
BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."
The risk
Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
The remedy
Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 230i | 2023 |
| BMW 840i | 2023 |
| BMW Alpina B8 | 2023 |
| BMW M2 | 2023 |
| BMW M240I | 2023 |
| BMW M8 | 2023 |
| BMW M850I | 2023 |
| BMW Z4 | 2022, 2023 |
Components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 230i | 2023 | 4 | 3 |
| BMW 840i | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| BMW Alpina B8 | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW M2 | 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| BMW M240I | 2023 | 1 | 2 |
| BMW M8 | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW M850I | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW Z4 | 2022 | 1 | 3 |
| BMW Z4 | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
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178 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the electrical system; BMW of North America, LLC filed 347 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023