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Auto Blog
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
BMW recalls over 70,000 EVs for software issue
Software Issue Could Cause Loss Of Drive Power BMW is recalling 70,852 electric vehicles because of a software issue that could shut down electric motors, leading to a sudden loss of drive power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall includes the following models: 2022-2025 BMW i4 2022-2024 BMW iX 2023-2024 BMW i7 2024 BMW i5 Previous Pause Next Unmute 0:09 / 0:09 Full screen 2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line review: Is this the EV that will convert you? Watch More False Alarm Can Trigger High-Voltage Shutdown Source: BMW According to the recall documentation, software in the affected vehicles may receive erroneous indications of a 'double-isolation condition,' which would warrant shutdown of the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system, cutting off power to the motors. This false alarm will trigger a shutdown even if there is no issue. This condition can lead to loss of drive power while moving, which increases the risk of a crash, the NHTSA noted. However, power-assisted braking and steering are not affected, the safety agency noted. A red warning symbol may be shown on the dashboard 15-20 seconds before loss of power occurs. BMW estimates that approximately 43 warranty claims related to this issue, but told the NHTSA that it is unaware of any related accidents or injuries. OTA Fix The remedy is an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will be pushed to the recalled vehicles free of charge. Owners can also take their vehicles to a BMW dealership to have the update performed, if they wish. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. BMW plans to mail owner notification letters explaining this beginning August 5. In the meantime, owners can also contact BMW's customer service department at 1-800-525-7417 for more information. Next-Generation EVs On The Way The models included in this recall represent BMW's current strategy of using common underpinnings for its electric and internal-combustion models, but that's about to change. Aptly dubbed the Neue Klasse (German for 'new class') BMW's next-generation EVs will feature new, more distinctive designs and a dedicated architecture. A new 800-volt electrical architecture and cylindrical battery cells (currently used by Tesla and Lucid, but new territory for BMW) will improve charging speed and range, respectively, BMW claims. The first Neue Klasse model will be the iX3 crossover, which is scheduled for a full reveal in September at the IAA Mobility Show in BMW's hometown of Munich, Germany. The iX3 will be followed by a sedan that could also serve as the basis for a future electric M3. About the Author Stephen Edelstein View Profile
The Independent
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Ford recalls more than a million vehicles for software glitch that makes rearview camera unreliable
Ford is recalling more than a million vehicles due to a software issue that can cause the rearview camera to malfunction, increasing the chance of an accident, government auto regulators said. The software error, which Ford reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration earlier this month, may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze or not display when the vehicle is in reverse. The problem will be fixed by a dealer or via an 'over-the-air' update at a later date. A preliminary letter notifying owners of the safety risk is expected to be mailed June 16, with a second letter to be sent once the update is available, expected sometime in the third quarter of 2025. The following Ford vehicles — a total of 1,075,299 — are included in the recall: 2021-2024 Bronco 2021-2024 Edge 2023-2024 Escape 2021-2024 F-150 2023-2024 F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600 2022-2024 Expedition 2022-2025 Transit 2021-2023 Mach-E 2024 Ranger 2024 Mustang 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus 2022-2024 Navigator 2023-2024 Corsair Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 25S49. Owners may also call the NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Barclays boss blames third-party software for huge IT outage earlier in the year
Barclays suffered a 'software issue' and not a cyber attack when its systems went down in January, its chief executive told MPs today. Speaking to the Treasury Select Committee this morning, Barclays boss Vim Maru apologised to customers for the IT outage on 31 January. Barclays customers experienced three days of outages, meaning they were unable to make essential transactions, including mortgage payments. The bank previously told the Committee that it expected to pay between £5million and £7.5million to customers in compensation. Maru told MPs that the issue was 'not a cyber or malicious act' and that the bank had looked into whether the issue had been because of underinvestment or because it was pay day. 'We don't find any correlation between those things,' he said. 'A software issue was the root cause. We've worked with a third-party provider that provides us with that software. 'We've learned the lessons around that, we've put a fix in place that means we won't have a recurrence. 'Looking forward, there's a further enhancement that we're making that's in the middle of implementation.' Maru said the bank had invested 'many, many tens of millions of pounds to make sure that our systems are in the right place' and that its incident levels have been dropping. It comes just weeks after M&S, Co-op and Harrods faced large-scale cyber attacks which froze critical systems. HSBC boss Ian Stuart told the Committee that cybersecurity 'does keep me awake [at night]' and 'is now very much top of the agenda' as the bank invests 'hundreds of millions'. 'We could be attacked, and we're being attacked all the time. So the defence mechanisms are critical. 'The amount of money we're all spending on our systems is absolutely enormous … it has to because our customers rely on our systems.' 33 days of unplanned outages in the past two years.
