BMW of North America (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.”
BMW of North America – Software Error for Instrument Panel/FMVSS 101
| Report Received Date | 11/15/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V719000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 3188 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V719000) |
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