Vehicle recall 22V741000 · October 5, 2022
2023 BMW iX
The transmission final drive gear in the electric drive unit may have an improperly manufactured weld seam.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V741000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 5, 2022
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- November 30, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Propulsion system
Vehicles covered
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