BMW is recalling certain 2020-2023 X5 and X6 models due to sunroof closing without key fob, risking injury. Owners must contact dealers for free reprogramming by June 20, 2022.
A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
BMW is recalling specific 2020-2023 X5 and X6 models where the sunroof can close without the key fob being present inside the vehicle. This poses a risk of injury if someone is near the sunroof when it closes unexpectedly.
The sunroof can close without the key fob being present inside the vehicle due to a programming error in the roof function control unit. This creates a risk of injury if someone is near the sunroof when it closes unexpectedly.
Owners of the recalled 2020-2023 BMW X5 and X6 models are affected. Drivers and passengers who may be near the sunroof when it closes unexpectedly are at higher risk.
Check if your vehicle is listed in the recall: 2020-2022 X5 models, 2021-2022 X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2022 X6 models, or 2019-2023 X7 models. The recall was notified to owners via mail on June 20, 2022.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free reprogramming of the roof function control unit at a dealer.
Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit for free to fix the issue.
Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2020-2022 X5 models, 2021-2022 X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2022 X6 models, and 2019-2023 X7 models.
The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle.
Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit for free. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule the fix.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V267000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 22V267000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
