Disabled Front Passenger Air Bags
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 23V050000 |
| Report Received Date | 2/3/2023 |
| Component | N/A |
| Vehicles Affected | 397 |
| Completion Rate | 100% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with the Executive Lounge Seating Package. In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit (ECU) software may not recognize the seat position, and disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest.
Issue
A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Consequence Summary
A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
