The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V700000·Announced 2023-10-18

BMW 750e and multiple 2023-2024 models recalled for steering wheel sensor defect

BMW is recalling certain 2023-2024 models including the 750e due to a faulty ground connection in the steering wheel electrical system. The defect may render the hands-on detection system inoperative, preventing the emergency stopping assistant from engaging and increasing crash risk.

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 addresses a safety-critical ADAS hands-on detection system defect that could increase crash risk. However, no injuries, deaths, or property damage are reported in the source text. This qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The ground connection to the steering wheel in the electrical system may not have been properly attached during manufacturing, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system. Approximately 12,296 vehicles are potentially affected by this defect.

An inoperative hands-on detection system may fail to detect when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel. When the system cannot detect this condition, the emergency stopping assistant will not engage, increasing the risk of a crash.

BMW is conducting the recall at no charge to owners. Dealers will inspect the ground connection and reattach it as necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 8, 2023. Affected owners can 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) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
BMW 740I, I5, I7, I7 M70
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System / Driver Monitoring
Hazard
Affected units
12,296

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 (9)

  • 740I
  • I5
  • I7
  • I7 M70
  • I5 M60
  • 760I
  • I7 M70 XDRIVE
  • 750E
  • 530I

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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