Vehicles Affected: Approximately 3,200 model-year 2018 BMW 230i, 230i xDrive, M2, M240i and M240i xDrive sedans, and X3 xDrive 30i SUVs
The Problem: An error in the software for the instrument panel may cause the display to not properly illuminate, which may not illuminate various control and warning symbols while driving or during startup, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Fix: Dealers will update the instrument cluster display software for free.
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