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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 22V070📅 Feb 9, 2022

2022 BMW 330I & 2022 BMW 530I + 2 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

🔧 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
22V070000
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
4
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Owner phone
1-800-525-7417
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 4, 2022
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 22V070 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V070?

2022 BMW 330I & 2022 BMW 530I + 2 more. 4 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized BMW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-525-7417.