Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V240000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software

BMW of North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-04-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V240000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software

Component
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
3,166
Reported to NHTSA
2022-04-13
Owners notified
2022-06-13

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX XDrive50, and iX M60 vehicles. The air bag malfunction indicator light and display message may not illuminate in the event of a problem with the air bag control or pedestrian protection systems, due to incorrect software.

Safety risk

An air bag malfunction indicator light that fails to warn the driver of a problem increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW IX2023 2022

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.