BMW recalls 2022 X3 models with potential transmission leak causing rollaway. Owners must contact for free repair.
An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
BMW is recalling certain 2:2022 X3 vehicles due to a possible transmission leak that could cause the car to roll away, increasing crash risk. This affects vehicles with improper assembly of the transmission mechatronics unit.
The transmission mechatronics unit may not be assembled correctly, leading to an internal leak. This leak can cause the vehicle to roll away, which increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Owners of 2022 BMW X3 models with the specific transmission mechatronics unit are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face the highest risk of rollaway incidents.
Check if your 2022 BMW X3 has the mechatronics unit inside the transmission. The recall covers specific models: 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to arrange free transmission mechatronics unit replacement.
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.
No, the recall does not require immediate stop use. The remedy involves replacing the transmission mechatronics unit at no cost.
Check if your 2022 X3 model is listed: 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, or X4 xDrive30i. The recall covers all vehicles with the improperly assembled transmission mechatronics unit.
The recall states all vehicles have been repaired, so no deadline applies for the fix.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V070000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 22V070000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
