NHTSA recall 23V026000
Pedestrian Warning Sound Malfunction/FMVSS 141
- Vehicles affected
- 3,431
- Completion rate
- 100%
- Remedy
- Dealer visit
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION
Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Issue
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Consequence Summary
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Related Recalls
Internal ID: 23V026000 · Updated October 12, 2026
