BMW X5, X6 and X7 sunroof may close unexpectedly
medium How serious is it? About this label
A sunroof that can close when the key fob is not inside the vehicle increases the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V267000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly |
| Vehicles covered | 12 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2023 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain X5, X6, X7 and 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles, including Alpina XB7 models. The control unit that operates the roof may have been programmed incorrectly, which allows the sunroof to close even when the key fob is not inside the vehicle. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal safety standard for power-operated window systems. Dealers will reprogram the roof control unit at no cost, and BMW has mailed notification letters to owners.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer to have the roof control unit reprogrammed, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The reprogramming is free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V267000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (12)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW Windshield Leaks and Unintended Window or Sunroof Closing · all 3 BMW recalls in this area
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- Aug 1, 2024BMW Starter Motor Overheating May Cause Engine Firecritical
Official notice
- Component
- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Summary
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.