BMW 745E (2020) – 19V589000

Defect Description For Recall

BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2020 BMW 745E Xdrive Vehicles. A Software Error In The Electronic Control Unit (Ecu) May Disable The Audible Warning Signal For An Unbelted Driver To Fasten Their Seat Belt. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon.”

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

745E

Year

2020

Recall Campaign Number

19V589000

Component Description

Electrical System:Software

Effect Of Defect

Without An Audible Warning, The Driver May Forget To Buckle The Seat Belt, Increasing Their Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Update The Ecu Software, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began October 11, 2019. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.

Vehicle Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20190222

End Of Manufacture

20190726

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

173

Date Owners Notified

20191011

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20190812

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

208