Safety Recall 22V-240 Air Bag Control Unit – 2022-2023 BMW iX

April 13, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V240000

Airbag Control Unit Software Malfunction

An air bag malfunction indicator light that fails to warn the driver of a problem increases the risk of injury in a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V240

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,029

 

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX XDrive50, and iX M60 vehicles. The air bag malfunction indicator light and display message may not illuminate in the event of a problem with the air bag control or pedestrian protection systems, due to incorrect software.

 

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

 

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.

 

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SIB 65 06 22
2022-07-25

RECALL 22V-240: AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT

This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B65 06 22 dated July 2022.

 

What’s New (Specific text highlighted):

  • Cause, Correction, Procedure, Claim information added

 

MODEL

E-SeriesModel DescriptionProduction Date
I20iX Sports Activity VehicleOctober 14, 2021 – July 1, 2022

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicles which require this Recall Campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR, the “Service Menu” of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System), ISPA Next or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry.

 

SITUATION

BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective July 5, 2022) on certain Model Year 2022 – 2023 BMW iX SAV vehicles that were produced between October 14, 2021 and July 1, 2022.

In April, BMW Group decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall but due to an issue with the current remedy (software update), those vehicles will need to return to a BMW center to receive a further update.

In addition, this action expands the potentially affected vehicle population.

During supplier production, air bag control unit software may not have been programmed to specifications.  As a result, the air bag warning lamp in the instrument cluster may not be illuminated when necessary.  Note, air bag deployment in a crash is *not* affected.

The Recall Notice and Q&A have been attached for further information.

 

CAUSE

Software error in the air bag control unit (ACSM6).

 

CORRECTION

Program the vehicle.

 

PROCEDURE

  1. Determine the vehicle’s current I-level by either using AIR or the ISPA NEXT application. If needed, usethe latest ISTA to work through test modules.
  2. Is the current vehicle integration level:

YES: Proceed to Step 3

NO: No further action necessary

  1. Program the vehicle using ISTA 4.36.3 or higher (estimated release July 28, 2022, pending verification).
  2. Did the vehicle program correctly the first time?

YES: No further action necessary

NO: Program the vehicle a 2nd time and claim WP #2 or #5.

Note that ISTA will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the latest software.

Depending on the rework list, carry out a vehicle test and delete the fault memory, if required.

Always connect a BMW-approved battery charger/power supply (SI B04 23 10).

The following are known issues that might occur during programming:

  1. Fault code “7E0503 UCAP, secure Ethernet communication: No connection established with MPAD”cannot be deleted.

The fault can be deleted after a vehicle sleep cycle

 

  1. When programming vehicles with ADCAM low (without SA 5AU) the Automatic control unit validationmight fail.

Follow the attached procedure “ADCAM Low Validation Procedure”.

Note: INFO123825 will show open on your VIN if it has ADCAM Low.  It may still show open up to a week after you’ve done the procedure.

 

  1. Automatic Secure Token (LCS) – Download not possible or failed message appears.

Go to “Vehicle modifications” > “immediate measures” > select: “Activate customer functions”. This retries the Activation (SFA) Tokens and synchronizes them.

If this does not work, follow the instructions to download and request the token manually and send them to Technical Support for a response token generation.

For information on programming and coding with ISTA, refer to DealerSpeed / TIS / Technical Documentation / Diagnostics and Programming / Programming Documentation.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

Parts replacement will not provide a solution.

 


ISTA: Important notes concerning version 4.36.3x

Please note the following concerning ISTA version 4.36.3x for programming models I20

When programming I20 vehicles with ADCAM low (without SA 5AU) to 22-07 the control unit validation might fail. The technician will see the following error message in ISTA:

2. After pressing “Next” ISTA will automatically generate a Validation request file “ValidationRequest_VIN_xxx.json.zip” and opens a dialogue to save this file.

3. Please save the file and continue with measure plan execution.

4. Before sending the file please check if ADCAM low is the root cause of the problem:

If the DTC 0x025D80 – ADCAML: Certificates (type 1) not ready is active in the vehicle please continue with step 3 and do not raise a TSARA ticket.

If this DTC is not in the vehicle please raise a normal TSARA ticket.

5. The request file must be sent to the following E-Mail: [email protected]

Please send the file as it is, do not zip it again, unzip it or rename it. Please send only one request file per E-Mail. Example:

6. First you will receive an auto response mail that your request was successfully sent. If the process in the backend is finished you will receive a second response to your E-Mail address Note: if the process works as planned, the response should be received within 30 minutes. Response example:

7. After the positive response you can start a new ISTA session. Please perform an overall coding of the vehicle. This should now work without issues. After this step the Adcam low issue ist fixed.

 

Problem handling:

1. No receipt of auto response E-Mail => Check your E-Mail (mail box full, firewall) and fix E-Mail problem or resend from different mail account

2. No receipt of “Success E-Mail”: The answer should be received within 30 min, in case of delay please wait 2h before contacting technical support

3. Negative response E-Mail:

  • Check if mail was sent correct; (only one request file per E-Mail; file was sent as saved by ISTA no zip/unzip operation or renaming was performed)
  • Resend E-Mail from different mail account

In case this does still not work please contact technical support

4. Positive response e-mail, but overall coding does not work => contact technical support

 


Safety Recall
22V-240
Air Bag Control Unit
Model Year 2022-2023 BMW iX
Issue Date:  04/07/2022
Update Date: 07/05/2022

 

Q1. Which BMW Group models in the US are potentially affected by this Safety Recall?

Model Year 2022-2023 BMW iX models in the US are potentially affected.

 

Q2. What is the specific issue?

During supplier production, air bag control unit software may not have been programmed to specifications.  As a result, the air bag warning lamp in the instrument cluster may not be illuminated when necessary.  Note, air bag deployment in a crash is *not* affected.

 

Q3. Did BMW conduct a similar Safety Recall earlier this year?

Yes.  A similar Safety Recall was conducted earlier this year.

 

Q4. If I had a similar Safety Recall performed earlier, will I need to have this Safety Recall performed again?

Yes.  Your vehicle will need to have this Safety Recall performed.

 

Q5. Why do I have to have this Safety Recall performed again?

Unfortunately, the earlier remedy (software update) may not have been completely effective.

 

Q6. Why are other models / vehicles not included in this Safety Recall?

Other models have different air bag control units with software programmed to specifications.

Q7. Can I continue to drive my vehicle?

Yes.  However, when you are notified by BMW of this Safety Recall, please contact an authorized BMW center to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.  For the latest updates to this Safety Recall, please visit bmwusa.com/recall.  If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers of this important information.

 

Q8. How did BMW Group become aware of the issue?

BMW Group became aware of the issue through its quality control procedures.

 

Q9. How will I be informed of this Safety Recall?

Owners of potentially affected vehicles will be notified via First Class mail and requested to schedule an appointment with an authorized BMW center to have the remedy performed.  Owners can locate their nearest authorized BMW center at bmwusa.com/dealer.

To ensure BMW has your recent contact and vehicle information, owners should visit bmwusa.com/recall and click on “Manage recall notices and contact information”.

How will my vehicle be remedied?

The air bag control unit will be reprogrammed for free and will take approximately one hour.

 

Q10. Do I have to wait for BMW to contact me to have the remedy performed?

Yes.  We are in the process of implementing this Safety Recall to ensure that the necessary parts, tools, and procedures are available.  For the latest updates to this recall, please visit bmwusa.com/recall.

 


2 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
BMWIX2022-2023

 


12 Associated Documents

Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-22V240-3996.PDF 214.387KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V240-9297.pdf 229.509KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – BMW Delivery Stop: Air Bag Control Unit

RCMN-22V240-9345.pdf 149.026KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V240-2961.pdf 222.538KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-22V240-5294.pdf 645.226KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-22V240-9493.pdf 1605.357KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 22S26 Supplement # 2 Certain 2020-2021 MY Expedition, 2020-2021 F-150, 2020-2021 Navigator, 2020-2022 Super Duty Vehicles Both Front Wiper Arm Replacement

RCMN-22V240-3602.pdf 315.57KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V240-3489.pdf 450.157KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-2

RCLQRT-22V240-7003.PDF 211.136KB

 


Miscellaneous Document – Copy of ONL re Air Bag Control Unit Software

RMISC-22V240-7782.pdf 3202.244KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-3

RCLQRT-22V240-7661.PDF 211.238KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-4

RCLQRT-22V240-6028.PDF 211.321KB

 


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