NHTSA recall 23V118000
Unlocked Door May Open During Crash
- Vehicles affected
- 120
- Completion rate
- 97.5%
- Remedy
- Dealer visit
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.
Issue
Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Consequence Summary
Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
Related Recalls
Internal ID: 23V118000 · Updated October 15, 2026
