The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V741000·Announced 2022-10-05

2023 BMW iX Transmission Defect Risk of Vehicle Rollaway

BMW is recalling one 2023 iX with a defective transmission final drive gear weld that could break, causing vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged. Dealers will replace the electric drive unit at no cost.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 is a structural vehicle defect with potential for serious harm (rollaway and crash risk), but no reported injuries, deaths, or crashes. Per the rubric, theoretical hazards without reported incidents score at most 3.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling one 2023 BMW iX M60 hybrid electric vehicle. The vehicle has a defective transmission final drive gear in its electric drive unit with an improperly manufactured weld seam.

If the weld seam breaks, the vehicle could roll away when parked without the parking brake engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.

The affected vehicle should be brought to a BMW dealer for a free replacement of the electric drive unit. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information, or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
BMW IX
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle / Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • IX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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