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- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and iX M60 vehicles. The driver may unintentionally reactivate the cruise control system while turning the steering wheel at low speeds, resulting in a sudden increase of vehicle speed.
- Risk
- A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2023. 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 may have a cruise control problem: the driver can unintentionally reactivate the cruise control system while turning the steering wheel at low speeds. When this happens, the vehicle can suddenly speed up, which increases the risk of a crash.
The fix is a software update that dealers will install at no cost to you. If you have not received an owner notification letter, which was mailed August 2, 2023, you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected and still needs the update.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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