NHTSA Recall 22V860000
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2022-11-21. An estimated 169 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The telematics control unit may not transmit the vehicle location information to emergency responders.
Risk
Emergency response may be delayed without the vehicle location information, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will update the telematics control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 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.