BMW IX: Cruise control

Date

June 7, 2023

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW IX (2022, 2023, 2024)

Component

Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control

Description of the defect

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

Potentially affected

11180

What can happen

A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Aug. 2, 2023

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Software · Software · N/A - software issue

Recall number

23V409000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.