The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V589000·Announced 2019-08-12

BMW Recalls 2020 745e xDrive for Seat Belt Warning Software Error

BMW is recalling 2020 745e xDrive vehicles because a software error may disable the audible seat belt warning for the driver, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the failure of a safety warning system increases the risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020 BMW 745e xDrive vehicles. The recall addresses a software error in the electronic control unit (ECU) that may disable the audible warning signal for an unbelted driver to fasten their seat belt. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Without the audible warning, the driver may forget to buckle their seat belt, which increases their risk of injury in the event of a crash. The recall affects 173 vehicles.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW 745E
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Car
Hazard
Affected units
173

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 745E

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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