13 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2022-04-13
Description
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.
Consequence
An air bag malfunction indicator light that fails to warn the driver of a problem increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 6, 2022. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Posted on: 2022-10-05
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #3 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Posted on: 2023-02-15
Description
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.
Consequence
A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 7, 2023. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
DEFECT #4 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Posted on: 2023-01-25
Description
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.
Consequence
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #5 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Posted on: 2023-01-25
Description
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.
Consequence
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #6 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Posted on: 2023-02-15
Description
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.
Consequence
A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #7 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Posted on: 2023-01-25
Description
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.
Consequence
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #8 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Posted on: 2023-01-25
Description
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.
Consequence
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #9 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Posted on: 2023-06-07
Description
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.
Consequence
A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed july 28, 2023. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
DEFECT #10 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Posted on: 2023-01-25
Description
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.
Consequence
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #11 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Posted on: 2023-01-25
Description
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.
Consequence
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #12 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Posted on: 2023-06-07
Description
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.
Consequence
A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #13 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Posted on: 2023-06-07
Description
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.
Consequence
A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.