NHTSA recall 22V240000
Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module › Software
BMW Ix
Reported Apr 13, 20223,166 vehicles affectedBMW of North America, LLC
The defect
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 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.