NHTSA Recall 23V026000: External/pedestrian alert (forward collision avoidance) and external/pedestrian alert (back over prevention)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,431 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the BMW I4.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V026000 |
|---|---|
| Components | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › WARNINGS › EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT; BACK OVER PREVENTION › WARNINGS › EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT |
| Report received | January 25, 2023 |
| Owner notification | March 9, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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 23V026000
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.