Vehicle recall 22V860000 · November 21, 2022
BMW 740i, 760i and 1 more model
The telematics control unit may not transmit the vehicle location information to emergency responders.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The telematics control unit may not transmit the vehicle location information to emergency responders.
- Consequence
- Emergency response may be delayed without the vehicle location information, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the telematics control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V860000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 21, 2022
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- January 17, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 169
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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