Safety Recall: 22V240000

22V240000 Reported: 4/13/2022 Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

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Summary

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.

Safety 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.

Additional 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.