An inoperative hands-on detection system may fail to detect when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel and therefore not engage the emergency stopping assistant system, increasing the risk of a crash.

Electrical System — Adas
Steering — Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system.

Actions

Dealers will inspect and reattach the ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Documents (5)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Broadcast Message re BMW Recall 23V-XXX: Steering Wheel Ground Connection
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB

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