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BMW roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle.

NHTSA campaign 22V-267 · Reported April 20, 2022 · 61,221 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW 430i, M440i, X5, X6 and X7
VEHICLES AFFECTED
61,221
REMEDY
Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the visibility sun/moon roof assembly. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

WHY IT MATTERS

A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 22V-267.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2022BMW 430i
2022BMW M440i
2019–2022BMW X5
2020–2022BMW X6
2019–2023BMW X7

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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