BMW iX Electric Drive Gear Weld May Break
critical How serious is it? About this label
If the weld seam breaks, the vehicle could roll away on its own when the parking brake isn't applied, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V741000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Oct 5, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Electrical System:propulsion System |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2023 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
BMW is recalling a 2023 iX M60 hybrid electric vehicle because the transmission final drive gear inside the electric drive unit may have an improperly manufactured weld seam. A dealer will replace the entire electric drive unit to fix the problem, free of charge. Because of the safety risk, BMW sent an interim owner notification letter ahead of the standard notification letter.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The electric drive unit replacement will be done free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V741000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety risk
- 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.
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.