BMW recalls certain 2022-2023 I4 vehicles where doors may not lock during crashes, increasing injury risk. Dealers will update software for free.
Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
BMW is recalling specific 2022-2023 I4 models where doors might not lock during a crash, potentially increasing injury risk. Owners must get software updated by dealers to fix the issue.
If the vehicle's electronic control unit (ECU) has incorrect programming, the automatic door locking system may fail to lock doors while moving. This could allow doors to open during a crash, increasing the chance of injury.
Owners of the recalled 2022-2023 BMW I4 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
Check if your vehicle is a 2022-2023 BMW I4 model (e.g., i4 eDrive40, i4 M50). The recall covers specific trim levels and years listed in the official notice.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a software update.
Dealers will update the ECU software for free during a service visit to fix the door locking issue.
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The recall occurs because a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, causing the automatic door locking system to fail during motion.
No, the hazard does not require immediate stop-use. The remedy involves a software update during a service visit.
Check if your vehicle is a 2022-2023 BMW I4 model (e.g., i4 eDrive40, i4 M50) as listed in the official recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V118000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 23V118000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. 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.
