Safety Recall 22V-240 Air Bag Control Unit – 2022-2023 BMW iX

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX XDrive50

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April 13, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V240000

SunroofAirbag Control Unit Software Malfunction

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

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V240

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,029

Summary

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.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to  www.nhtsa.gov.

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