2019–2023 BMW (5 models) Visibility Recall 22V267000

NHTSA recall 22V267000 covers about 61,221 2019–2023 BMW (5 models) vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Apr 20, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V267000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

61,221
vehicles affected (potential)
2019–2023
model years
Apr 20, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Visibility (sun/moon roof assembly)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. 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."

The risk

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

The remedy and its status

Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Status: NHTSA lists Jun 20, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
BMW 430I2022—
BMW M440I2022—
BMW X52019–2022All X5 recallsYears to avoid
BMW X62020–2022All X6 recallsYears to avoid
BMW X72019–2023—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Apr 20, 2022
Owner notification
Jun 20, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Safety standard (FMVSS)
118

Check your VIN for 22V267000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 22V267000 is open, call any BMW dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V267000?

NHTSA recall 22V267000 covers about 61,221 2019–2023 BMW (5 models) vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Apr 20, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V267000?

NHTSA's record for 22V267000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V267000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any BMW dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 22V267000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jun 20, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V267000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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