The front driver's air bag in your iX or X1 is a crucial safety feature that deploys during a crash. In some 2022-2023 models, this air bag may not work as designed.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bag doesn't deploy as intended during a crash, you could suffer more severe injuries than you would with a properly functioning air bag.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag with a new one, absolutely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The air bag control module is the computer that helps your air bags deploy in a crash. In some 2022-2023 BMW iX models, the software in this module might not alert you if there's a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag warning light doesn't come on when it should, you might not know if your air bags are working properly. This could lead to serious injury in a crash, because the air bags won't deploy when they need to.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the air bag control unit software for free, so you should contact them to schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An air bag malfunction indicator light that fails to warn the driver of a problem increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — 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.
The software in your electric drive motor is like the brain of your vehicle's propulsion system. In affected 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 models, it could malfunction and shut down the high-voltage system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the software fails, you could lose power to your wheels while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the electric drive motor software to prevent this issue, and the repair is free. You'll receive a notification letter on August 5, 2025, and can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule the update.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The high-voltage battery in your BMW is the system that powers your electric drive. In some 2022-2025 iX, 2023-2024 i7, and 2022-2023 i4 models, the battery cells might not have been assembled correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery module fails, your car could lose power and stall while driving, making it harder to control the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. There's also a chance of a fire breaking out.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty battery cell modules with new ones at no cost to you. You'll get another notice once the repair is ready, likely in early 2026, and you can schedule the fix then.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) in your hybrid vehicle manages the flow of electricity between your battery and engine. In some 2022-2023 models, the CCU might not have been built correctly, causing internal connections to be faulty.
Risk if Unfixed
If the CCU fails while you're driving, your engine could stall without warning, leaving you without power. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially if you're in heavy traffic or on a steep hill.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty CCU with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice in the mail.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit in your iX or i4 is a critical system that helps keep track of your battery's performance. In some 2022-2024 models, the connections might not be secure, which could cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connections fail, your engine could stall while you're driving, increasing the risk of a crash. You could lose control of your vehicle, especially if you're on the highway or in heavy traffic.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will replace the faulty high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit at no charge. This repair is complimentary, so schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 Hybrid Electric vehicles. The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine stall.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) in your vehicle controls the flow of electrical power to the motor. In certain 2022-2023 models, the software in this unit could fail, causing a shutdown.
Risk if Unfixed
If the software fails, your car's drive power could suddenly cut out, making it hard to control the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software in your high voltage battery ECU, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The electric drive unit in your iX M60 is the part that helps your vehicle move when it's in electric mode. In one of the 2023 models, the weld that holds a crucial gear together might not be strong enough.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gear breaks, you could accidentally roll away from a parked position and lose control of your vehicle. This could lead to a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the entire electric drive unit with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice and follow the instructions in the letter.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2023 iX M60 hybrid electric vehicle. The transmission final drive gear in the electric drive unit may have an improperly manufactured weld seam.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The gear weld seam could break, resulting in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
A dealer will replace the electric drive unit, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on November 30, 2022. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed November 28, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The high voltage battery in your vehicle is the part that powers the electric motor. In some 2022-2023 iX and i4 models, this battery could have internal damage that causes an electrical short-circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the high voltage battery short-circuits, it could catch fire, posing a serious risk to you and others nearby.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty high voltage battery at no cost to you. For now, please don't drive or charge your vehicle, and park it outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 23, 2022. A second letter will be mailed when remedy parts become available. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022.
Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners will also be contacted by phone.
The Central Information Display in your vehicle shows important safety info like warning messages and lights. In certain 2022-2023 models, this display might not work properly when you're in Valet Parking Mode.
Risk if Unfixed
If the display doesn't show warning messages and lights, you might miss critical information that could help you avoid a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the display's software to ensure it works correctly, and this repair is free. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles equipped with hybrid electric powertrains. While in Valet Parking Mode, the Central Information Display (CID) may not display critical safety information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the display's head unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The cruise control system in your iX or iX M60 is a feature that helps you maintain a steady speed on the highway. But in some cases, it might accidentally turn back on when you're turning at low speeds.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cruise control suddenly kicks back in while you're turning, your car could speed up quickly, making it harder to control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software that controls your cruise control system, so you can drive with peace of mind. This update is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The external warning sound system in your i4 eDrive40 or iX xDrive50 is designed to alert pedestrians when you're approaching on foot. It's like a silent horn that warns people of your electric vehicle's presence.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sound system fails, pedestrians may not hear you coming, which could lead to accidents and injuries. You could be approaching someone unaware, and that's a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software that controls the external warning sound, making sure it works properly. This update is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
