BMW may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate.
The short version
BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the electrical system instrument cluster/panel. Here is what owners need to know.
These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
If the display does not illuminate during start up or does not illuminate various control and warning symbols while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-719.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2018 | BMW 230i |
| 2018 | BMW M2 |
| 2018 | BMW M240i |
| 2018 | BMW X3 |
What changed
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