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BMW X5, X6 and X7 sunroof closes without key

NHTSA campaign 22V267000 · Reported 2022-04-20 · BMW of North America, LLC

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A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

The control unit that runs the sunroof was programmed incorrectly. Because of that, the sunroof can be closed even when the key fob is not inside the vehicle. Federal safety rules for power windows and roofs are written to prevent exactly that, so someone standing at the opening cannot be caught by a roof closing when they do not expect it. Dealers will reprogram the sunroof control unit free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your BMW is included.
2. Call your BMW dealer to schedule the free reprogramming (BMW customer service: 1-800-525-7417).
3. Until it is fixed, keep children away from the open sunroof.

Affected vehicles (12)

2019 BMW X5
2019 BMW X7
2020 BMW X5
2020 BMW X6
2020 BMW X7
2021 BMW X5
2021 BMW X6
2021 BMW X7
2022 BMW X5
2022 BMW X6
2022 BMW X7
2023 BMW X7

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

BMW glass and sunroof recalls: leaks, windows closing on their own · all 3 BMW recalls in this area

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.