CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.
- Risk
- An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge. All of the vehicle population for this recall have been repaired. Owner notification letters were not mailed. 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain transmission mechatronics units may not have been assembled properly, which could allow an internal leak in the automatic transmission. An internal transmission leak can cause the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly, raising the risk of a crash or injury.
If you own one of these vehicles, contact an authorized BMW dealer. The dealer will replace the transmission mechatronics unit free of charge. According to the notice, all vehicles in this recall population have already been repaired, and owner notification letters were not mailed. You can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 330i | 2022 |
|---|---|
| BMW 530i | 2022 |
| BMW X3 | 2022 |
| BMW X4 | 2022 |