Recall 22V-240
BMW of North America, LLC recalled the 2022 to 2023 BMW IX: Air bags (air bag/restraint control module, software).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 22V-240
- Reported
- April 13, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 3,166 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
An air bag malfunction indicator light that fails to warn the driver of a problem increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- BMW IX 2022 to 2023