Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 22V-070 · BMW vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC recall 22V-070 covers 4 BMW vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.

100%
Vehicles repaired4 of 4 · 2022 Q2
Vehicles affected44 models
ReportedFeb 9, 2022Owners notified Apr 4, 2022
Complaints since11Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 22V070000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What to do

The fix

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 13, 2021 to August 13, 2021. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.