The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V091000·Announced 2021-02-18

BMW Recalls 2020-2021 Models for Sunroof Safety Standard Non-Compliance

BMW is recalling 2020-2021 228i and M235i vehicles because the sunroof may continue closing after the vehicle is shut off, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential injury without confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2021 228i, 228i xDrive, and M235i xDrive vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the sun/moon roof assembly where the sunroof may continue to close if the driver initiates automatic closure and the vehicle key status is changed to "off" or "lock." This behavior causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."

The defect may increase the risk of injury if the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof electronic coding software free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2021.

Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). Owners can also visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
BMW 228I, M235I
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Sunroof Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
14,011

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 (2)

  • 228I
  • M235I

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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