Recall 22V240000

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Report Date
20220413
Component
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
2 models

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 Consequence

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

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2022 BMW IX
2023 BMW IX

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.