Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The mechatronics unit in your transmission is a complex computer that helps your car shift gears smoothly. In some 2022 BMW models, this unit might not have been put together correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the transmission mechatronics unit leaks, your car could roll away from a stopped position, which could cause an accident or injury.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will replace the defective transmission mechatronics unit with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair has already been completed for all affected vehicles, but you should still contact BMW to confirm.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — 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.
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