BMW IX (2023) recall — Electrical System
BMW is recalling 2023 iX M60 hybrid electric vehicles due to potential gear weld seam breakage causing rollaway if parking brake isn't applied, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact BMW for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling 2023 iX M60 hybrid electric vehicles because a gear weld seam in the transmission could break, causing the vehicle to roll away if the parking brake isn't engaged. This poses a crash risk if the parking brake isn't applied. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81250-bmw-2023-ix-m60-recall-gear-weld-seam-breakage-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81250-bmw-2023-ix-m60-recall-gear-weld-seam-breakage-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V741000
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“BMW 2023 iX M60 Recall: Gear weld seam breakage risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81250-bmw-2023-ix-m60-recall-gear-weld-seam-breakage-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V741000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V741000).
Why it’s dangerous
The gear weld seam in the transmission final drive could break, causing the vehicle to roll away if the parking brake isn't engaged. This rollaway could lead to a crash, especially on slopes where the vehicle might move without the parking brake being applied.
Who’s affected
Owners of the 2023 BMW iX M60 hybrid electric vehicle are affected. Drivers who frequently park on slopes without applying the parking brake are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
The recalled vehicles are 2023 BMW iX M60 hybrid electric models. The recall was announced in November 2022, but the owner notification letter was mailed November 28, 2022.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a replacement of the electric drive unit.
Stop Using Vehicle Temporarily
Do not drive the vehicle until the electric drive unit is replaced to prevent rollaway risks.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
What is the specific problem with the 2023 iX M60?
The transmission final drive gear in the electric drive unit may have an improperly manufactured weld seam.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
The recalled vehicles are 2023 BMW iX M60 hybrid electric models. The owner notification letter was mailed November 28, 2022.
What should I do if I own a recalled vehicle?
Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free replacement of the electric drive unit.
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V741000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 22V741000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V741000 (May 10, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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