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17V-719

Nov 15, 2017

BMW

These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate

Electrical system

3,188

Software update

17V-591

Sep 22, 2017

BMW

Rear side reflex reflectors on these vehicles may not be properly visible in certain traffic conditions

Equipment

1,478

Repair or modification

17E-052

Aug 21, 2017

BMW

As designed, these accessory turn signals may be insufficiently visible to other drivers, and, as such, fail to comply with the requirements of…

Lighting

9,000

Part replacement

17V-507

Aug 16, 2017

BMW

Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) within the front seat belt assemblies may have been produced with incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking…

Seat belts

Part replacement

17V-502

Aug 14, 2017

BMW

Bolts that connect the right-side swingarm pivot pin to the frame may loosen

Structure

3,368

Repair or modification

17V-488

Aug 3, 2017

BMW

While being used in a special operating mode, the brake lights on these motorcycles may not illuminate when the brakes are applied

Electrical system

911

Software update

17V-481

Jul 28, 2017

BMW

When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked

Equipment

47,775

Repair or modification

17V-467

Jul 21, 2017

BMW

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW C650 GT and BMW C Evolution scooters for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle…

Wheels

Part replacement

17V-438

Jul 10, 2017

BMW

Motorcycle fixed fork tube may separate from the pressed in seal plug that secures the tube to the upper triple clamp

Suspension

14,626

Part replacement

17V-379

Jun 14, 2017

BMW

Affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies

Lighting

Part replacement

Campaign 17V-719

These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate

Manufacturer: BMW
Filed: November 15, 2017
Component: Electrical system
Vehicles affected: 3,188
Remedy: Software update
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles. These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence

If the display does not illuminate during start up or does not illuminate various control and warning symbols while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected models

BMW 230I 2018 BMW M2 2018 BMW M240I 2018 BMW X3 2018

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