BMW IX 2023: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V240000

Make Model Year
BMW IX 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-06-13 2022-04-13 2022-04-13

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3166

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.

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.