The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V409000·Announced 2023-07-06

2023 BMW iX cruise control may reactivate unexpectedly during low-speed turns

BMW is recalling 2022-2024 iX vehicles because cruise control may unintentionally reactivate when turning the steering wheel at low speeds, increasing the risk of unintended acceleration and crashes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a vehicle control system defect with the potential to cause unintended acceleration and crashes during low-speed turns. Although the hazard is serious, no injuries, crashes, or deaths have been reported in connection with this defect, placing it in the risk-of-harm category without reported incidents.

Plain-English summary

BMW is recalling certain 2022-2024 BMW iX xDrive50 and iX M60 vehicles due to a cruise control system defect. The driver may unintentionally reactivate the cruise control while turning the steering wheel at low speeds, resulting in a sudden increase in vehicle speed.

A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash. This defect poses a potential safety hazard during low-speed turning maneuvers.

Owners were notified by mail on August 2, 2023. The remedy is a free software update that will be performed by BMW dealers. Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule the service. Additional information is available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2023 BMW IX
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Cruise Control System
Hazard
  • unintended-acceleration
  • cruise-control-malfunction
  • crash-risk
Affected units
11,180

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • IX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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