2023 BMW 760I Seat Recall (23V050)

Recall 23V050 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023 BMW 760I in recall 23V050?

In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit (ECU) software may not recognize the seat position, and disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest.

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with the Executive Lounge Seating Package. In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit (ECU) software may not recognize the seat position, and disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest.

Is it safe to drive a 2023 760I with recall 23V050?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the seats.

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V050?

Recall 23V050 covers 397 vehicles: 2023 BMW 760I; 2023 BMW I7.

NHTSA lists 397 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the 760I seat recall?

Yes. Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge.

Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

When was recall 23V050 announced?

BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 23V050 to NHTSA on February 3, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 10, 2023.

This recall was filed 44 months ago. If your 760I was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my 760I is part of recall 23V050?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V050 is open on your 760I, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 23V050000 is open on your 760I, it will be listed there. You can also ask any BMW dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should 760I owners do about recall 23V050?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V050000 applies to your 760I.
2. Call a BMW dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any seats symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are 760I owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the body, doors and seats.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 23V050 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 19 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the body, doors and seats. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2023 BMW 760I: 11 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats
• 2023 BMW I7: 8 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats

Can recall 23V050 make my 760I a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 23V050000 does not automatically make your 760I a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Body and latch defects on the 2023 BMW 760I may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023 BMW 760I has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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