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- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain BMW iX vehicles from 2022 and 2023 have incorrect airbag control software. If there is a problem with the airbag control or pedestrian protection systems, the airbag warning light and display message may not come on, so the driver may not know the system has a fault.
Because the warning does not appear, a driver may keep driving unaware that the airbags or pedestrian protection may not work as intended. That increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The repair is free. An authorized BMW dealer will reprogram the airbag control unit software at no charge. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW IX | 20222023 |
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