The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V070000·Announced 2022-02-09

2022 BMW X4 and Related Models Transmission Rollaway Risk Recall

BMW is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3, and X4 vehicles because the transmission mechatronics unit may not have been properly assembled, potentially causing an internal leak that could lead to vehicle rollaway and crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a risk-of-harm scenario where improper transmission assembly could lead to vehicle rollaway and crash risk. However, the source text reports no illnesses or injuries, and the hazard remains potential rather than actualized. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury score at most 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles because the mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.

An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

The remedy is a replacement of the transmission mechatronics unit at no charge. According to BMW, all affected vehicles in the recall population have been repaired. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
BMW X4, X3, 330I, 530I
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transmission / Powertrain
Hazard
Affected units
4

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • X4
  • X3
  • 330I
  • 530I

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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