Warning
2024 BMW I5 Recall: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Schedule service with your dealer promptly.
Source: NHTSA
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2024 BMW I5 Recall: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 BMW I5
- Component
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Affected Vehicles
2024 BMW I5
Recall Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i5 eDrive40 and i5 M60 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."
Consequence
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 February 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This is an expansion of Recall 23V-026.
411 Press Analysis
Owners of 2024 BMW I5 vehicles should be aware of a recall reported to NHTSA on December 22, 2023. The recall involves forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert. Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. BMW of North America, LLC is providing repairs at no cost to owners. Contact an authorized dealer to schedule service. Check NHTSA.gov/recalls with your vehicle identification number for confirmation.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database