2022-2023 BMW iX Air Bag Warning System Software Defect
BMW is recalling 2022-2023 iX vehicles due to incorrect software in the air bag control unit. The malfunction indicator light may not illuminate if the air bag system has a problem, increasing crash injury 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: This recall involves the failure of an air bag malfunction warning system to alert drivers to potential air bag control problems, creating a clear risk-of-harm situation. No injuries have been reported, matching the Score 3 criterion for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling 2022-2023 BMW iX vehicles, including the xDrive40, XDrive50, and M60 models. The affected vehicles have incorrect software in the air bag control unit.
The malfunction indicator light and display message may not illuminate if there is a problem with the air bag control system or pedestrian protection system. This failure to warn the driver increases the risk of injury in a crash if the air bag system actually malfunctions.
Approximately 3,166 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 13, 2022.
Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a dealer visit for the free software reprogramming of the air bag control unit. For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW IX
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Affected units
- 3,166
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 (1)
- IX
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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