NHTSA recall 22V-240: Air Bags

BMW of North America, LLC · Reported April 13, 2022 · 2 affected model years

Air Bags recall

22V-240
April 13, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC
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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V240000
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
Report dateApril 13, 2022
ComponentAir Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module:Software
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

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