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Weekly Recalls: BMW, Chrysler/Dodge, Mercedes-Benz (2), Toyota

Written by CarPro | Jul 28, 2022 1:37:31 PM

BMW


  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V483000
  • Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 6,930

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles equipped with hybrid electric powertrains. While in Valet Parking Mode, the Central Information Display (CID) may not display critical safety information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Remedy

Dealers will update the display's head unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 29, 2022. 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 573 Report RCLRPT-22V483-2808

CHRYSLER/DODGE 


  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V504000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Components TIRES
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 52,340

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the TPMS sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z68.

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.

Non-Compliance Notice 573 ReportRCLRPT-22V504-8859.PDF

MERCEDES-BENZ (2)


  • #1-NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V493000
  • Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
  • Components BACK OVER PREVENTION
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 8,530

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 AMG EQS53, EQS580, EQS450, 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error in the MBUX multimedia system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy

Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 9, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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.

Noncompliance Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-22V493-1419


  • #2- NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V494000
  • Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
  • Components POWER TRAIN
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 1,168

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLC350E4 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be routed improperly, allowing it to chafe against the front drive shaft, which can cause loss of drive power.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 9, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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.

Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-22V494-4753 

TOYOTA


  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V501000
  • Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 31,428

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Incorrect programming of the parking-assist electronic control unit (ECU) software, may cause the front camera image to appear on the multimedia display instead of the rear camera image when the shifter is placed into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the parking assist ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA07.

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.

Noncompliance Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-22V501-1591.PDF