Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

19V589000

ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLCReported2019-08-12Affected173 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW 745e xDrive vehicles. A software error in the electronic control unit (ECU) may disable the audible warning signal for an unbelted driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk

Without an audible warning, the driver may forget to buckle the seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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