NHTSA recall 22V-070: Power Train

BMW of North America, LLC · Reported February 9, 2022 · 1 affected model year

Power Train recall

22V-070
February 9, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC
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.
Safety 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V070000
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
Report dateFebruary 9, 2022
ComponentPower Train:Automatic Transmission
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2022 BMW X45 recalls total

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