RECALL 22V-725 Front Lamps – 2023 BMW X7

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September 29, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V725000

Front Parking Light Malfunction/FMVSS 108

A loss of illumination from one of the parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V725

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 3,315

 

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X7 xDrive40i, and X7 M60i vehicles. In certain vehicle operating conditions, only one of the two front parking lights may remain illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”

 

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the electronic control unit for the front parking lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

 

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SIB 63 05 22
2023-04-28

RECALL 22V-725: FRONT LAMPS

Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop.

 

What’s New (Specific text highlighted):

  • Procedure

 

MODEL

E-Series Model Description Production Date
G07 X7 Sports Activity Vehicle March 9, 2022 – September 20, 2022

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Affected vehicles which require this Campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR, the “Service Menu” of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System), ISPA NEXT/AWP or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry.

 

SITUATION

BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Non-Compliance Recall (effective September 22, 2022) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW X7 SAV vehicles that were produced between March 9, 2022 and September 20, 2022.

Due to an electronic control unit (ECU) programming issue, affected vehicles may not meet a US Federal Requirement regarding the interaction* between the side cornering lights (circled), the daytime running lights (DRL; alternatively the low beams); and the turn signals (arrow).

*When signaling a turn, the cornering light illuminates on the intended side and the DRL goes out. After the turn, the DRL illuminates and the cornering light is supposed to go out. Instead, the cornering light remains on.

 

CAUSE

Software error in the FLM (Front Light Electronic Module).

 

CORRECTION

Program the vehicle using ISTA version 4.37.4x.

 

PROCEDURE

1. Determine the vehicle’s current I-Level by either AIR or Key Reader/ISPA NEXT/AWP applications.

  • If the vehicle’s I-Level is below S18A-22-07-557, continue to step 2
  • If the vehicle’s I-Level is equal to and/or greater than S18A-22-07-557, no repair is needed

2. Program the vehicle using ISTA version 37.4x (S18A-22-07-557) or higher. The software was released October 11, 2022.

Note: ISTA will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the latest software.

Always connect a BMW-approved battery charger/power supply (SIB 04 23 10) when performing programming.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

No parts are required.

 


Non-Compliance Recall
22V-xyz
Front Lamps
Model Year 2023
BMW X7 SAV
Issue Date: 09/22/2022

 

Q1. Which BMW Group models in the US are potentially affected by this Non-Compliance Recall?

Model Year 2023 BMW X7 SAV models in the US are potentially affected.

 

Q2. What is the specific issue?

Due to an electronic control unit (ECU) programming issue, potentially affected vehicles may not meet a Federal Requirement regarding the interaction between the turn signals and the day time running lamps.

 

Q3. Why are other models / vehicles not included in this Non-Compliance Recall?

Other models have appropriate ECU programming.

 

Q4. Can I continue to drive my vehicle?

Yes. However, when you are notified by BMW of this Non-Compliance Recall, please contact an authorized BMW center to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. For the latest updates to this Non-Compliance Recall, please visit bmwusa.com/recall. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers of this important information.

 

Q5. How did BMW Group become aware of the issue?

BMW Group became aware of the issue through its quality control procedures.

 

Q6. How will I be informed of this Non-Compliance Recall?

Owners of potentially affected vehicles will be notified via First Class mail and requested to schedule an appointment with an authorized BMW center to have the remedy performed. Owners can locate their nearest authorized BMW center at bmwusa.com/dealer.

To ensure BMW has your recent contact and vehicle information, owners should visit bmwusa.com/recall and click on “Manage recall notices and contact information”.

 

Q7. How will my vehicle be remedied?

The ECU will be reprogrammed for free and will take approximately one hour.

 

Q8. Do I have to wait for BMW to contact me to have the remedy performed?

Yes.  We are in the process of implementing this Safety Recall to ensure that the necessary parts, tools, and procedures are available.  For the latest updates to this recall, please visit bmwusa.com/recall.

 


Chronology :

On September 7, 2022, during functional quality checks at a vehicle assembly plant, it was noticed that a parking lamp on only one side of the vehicle remained illuminated. An engineering review was initiated.

Functional tests of the front lamps were conducted involving various lamp configurations and vehicle settings.

A review of front lamp regulatory requirements including FMVSS 108 was performed.

On September 16th, preliminary information suggested that a possible non-compliance might exist. Further reviews and assessments were conducted.

Vehicle assembly information and supplier production records were reviewed to determine the number and production dates of potentially affected vehicles.

On September 21, 2022, BMW decided to conduct a voluntary non-compliance recall.

BMW has not received any reports, nor is BMW otherwise aware, of any accidents or injuries that may be related to this issue.

 


1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKE MODEL YEAR
BMW X7 2023

 


10 Associated Documents

Noncompliance Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-22V725-3863.PDF 214.004KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-22V725-1104.pdf 645.128KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V725-4232.pdf 271.982KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Thursday, September 22, 2022

RCMN-22V725-3265.pdf 288.786KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Message re BMW Recall 22V-725: Front Lamps – Software now available!

RCMN-22V725-8475.pdf 147.376KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-22V725-8440.pdf 733.093KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-4

RCLQRT-22V725-7751.PDF 211.137KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V725-9023.pdf 273.897KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-1

RCLQRT-22V725-0846.PDF 211.242KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-2

RCLQRT-22V725-4432.PDF 211.328KB

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Latest Recalls Documents

For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=22V725&docType=RCL

 


 

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