Recall 21V-091
BMW of North America, LLC recalled the 2020 to 2021 BMW 228I and 1 other model: Visibility (power window devices and controls); Visibility (sun/moon roof assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-091
- Reported
- February 18, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 14,011 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 228i, 228i xDrive, and M235i xDrive vehicles. If the driver initiates an automatic closure of the sunroof, and the vehicle key status is changed to "off" or "lock," the sunroof may continue to close. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."
The risk
If the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof electronic coding software, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]