BMW IX 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V741000

Make Model Year
BMW IX 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-11-30 2022-10-05 2022-10-05

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling one 2023 iX M60 hybrid electric vehicle. The transmission final drive gear in the electric drive unit may have an improperly manufactured weld seam.

Consequence

The gear weld seam could break, resulting in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

A dealer will replace the electric drive unit, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on November 30, 2022. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed November 28, 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.