NHTSA Recall 22V267000: Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 61,221 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the BMW 430I.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V267000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | April 20, 2022 |
| Owner notification | June 20, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Safety risk
A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V267000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 430I | 2022 |
| BMW M440I | 2022 |
| BMW X5 | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| BMW X6 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| BMW X7 | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.