Body control module: softwareRecall 23V-118 · BMW vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC recall 23V-118 covers 120 BMW vehicles for a body control module: software problem, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V118000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.
The risk
Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
98%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.