BMW is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX and X1 models due to driver air bags that may not deploy during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact BMW for free replacement.
A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
BMW is recalling specific 2022-2023 iX and X1 models because the driver's air bag might not deploy properly in a crash, which could lead to injury. This affects vehicles with certain model years and trim levels. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80772-bmw-2022-2023-ix-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80772-bmw-2022-2023-ix-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V079000
“BMW 2022-2023 iX Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80772-bmw-2022-2023-ix-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall 23V079000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V079000).
The driver's air bag may have been made incorrectly and could not deploy as intended during a crash. This increases the risk of injury because the air bag is designed to protect during collisions.
Owners of 2022-2023 BMW iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, and X1 xDrive28i models are affected. Drivers are most at risk if the air bag fails to deploy during a crash.
Check your vehicle's year and model: 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, or X1 xDrive28i. The recall was notified to owners via mail starting April 14, 2023.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free air bag replacement at a dealer.
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag at no cost once the vehicle is inspected.
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.
The driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and could not deploy as intended during a crash, increasing injury risk.
No immediate action is needed, but you should contact BMW customer service to schedule a free air bag replacement.
2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, and X1 xDrive28i models.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V079000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 23V079000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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