2022 BMW IX Technical Service Bulletins

117 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2022 BMW IX. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10244238Oct 18, 2023Seats. The decorative hard plastic piece, centered inthe front seat’s headrest (circled area), may contact a person’s head when they are between4' 10" and 5' 6" in height.
• 10244241Oct 12, 2023Electrical system. BMW AG has issued a Service Action on certain Model Year 2022 BMW iX Sports Activity vehicles that were produced between March 29, 2022 – June 3, 2022.
• 10242876Sep 20, 2023Equipment. customer may state there is low air flow from the vents, but can hear the fan is on. Also, there are noCheck Control Messages or other any indications that there is a system or component malfunction. The low air flow has worsened over time.
• 10242873Sep 19, 2023Equipment. Vehicles which require this campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either inAIR, AWP, Campaign Summary, or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry. Please make sure you check your center’s inventory as soon as possible. You can see a list ofaffected vehicles in Inventory Campaign Details (ICD) under ROSS. For centers that qualify, this Service Action repair is eligible to be performed via…
• 10242885Sep 13, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined Charging Unit): 0317F2 - High-voltage system, insulation fault detected: when switch contactors are closed. 0317F1 - High-voltage system, insulation resistance below warning threshold: when switch contactors are closed.
• 10242875Sep 11, 2023Equipment. Customers may be experiencing one or more of these 3 issues with Apple CarPlay® operation: No selections can be made in Apple CarPlay® using the I-Drive Controller Apple CarPlay® connections may intermittently be dropped and reconnected When connecting a mobile device using Apple CarPlay®, the following warning pop-up may bedisplayed
• 10242874Sep 11, 2023Equipment. Customers may be experiencing one or more of these following issues with Bluetooth operation: Bluetooth cannot be switched on or off in the head unit (HU-H4) Paired mobile devices cannot be deleted Customer is unable to make phone calls or stream music with mobile device Customer is unable to connect a new mobile device via Bluetooth Mobile device does not automatically reconnect via Bluetooth in the next drive…
• 10242869Sep 5, 2023Equipment. Intermittently the GPS location in 3 Party Navigation Apps (i.e., Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze) will drift fromthe correct location. In addition, the location of the vehicle in the My BMW app may be incorrect. BMW Navigation isnot affected.
• 10242701Aug 1, 2023Steering. The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.
• 10242697Aug 1, 2023Body and structure. A buzzing sound is heard in the Sky lounge roof while driving at highway speeds.
• 10242527Aug 1, 2023Electrical system. ?The customer may notice visual discrepancies in the instrument cluster display or head-up display.
• 10242524Aug 1, 2023Air bags. ?Taillamp CC messages 2052 "Rear left light system faulty" and 2053 "Rear right light system faulty" is displayed.
• 10241363Jul 1, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 1, 2022) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW iX SAV vehicles that were produced between October 5, 2022 and November 10, 2022. A bearing in the front electric drive unit could fail due to a manufacturing defect, resulting in a noise while driving.
• 10239606Jun 1, 2023Body and structure. When driving on rough roads, a "cracking" sound can be heard coming from the D-pillar trim panel. The noise can occur on both left and right-side panels.
• 10238092May 1, 2023Electrical system. "After programming to I-level 23-03-5xx, the fault memory 0x022270 is stored in the mPAD (Medium Platform Automatic Driving) and cannot be deleted. A Check Control message ""Driver assistance"" is displayed in the central information display. "
• 10238081May 1, 2023Body and structure. Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
• 10238079May 1, 2023Seat belts. While driving on smooth roads, a cracking sound can be heard from the rear safety belt feed trim panel. This sound will ONLY occur on the right-side panel.
• 10238076May 1, 2023Body and structure. The I20 has a front ornamental grille with radome* heating. The radome heating is intended to melt snow deposits in cold weather to ensure the safe function of the sensors behind it. Due to a manufacturing defect in the component, the heater circuits may be interrupted, and the radome heating may fail.
• 10236231Apr 1, 2023Air bags, Lane departure. If the initialization of the seat position is lost, it is shown to the driver via a red air bag warning light and a Check Control message.
• 10236225Apr 1, 2023Brakes. When the brake pedal is pressed/ released, a creaking noise may be heard from the pedal area for the Integrated Brake System (IB).
• 10236224Apr 1, 2023Other or unknown, Equipment. Customer receives CCM ID 496 "Steering behavior changed (Integral Active Steering)", and the vehicle turning radius has increased noticeably.
• 10236219Apr 1, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 1, 2022) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW iX SAV vehicles that were produced between October 5, 2022 and November 10, 2022. A bearing in the front electric drive unit could fail due to a manufacturing defect, resulting in a noise while driving.
• 10235204Mar 1, 2023Lane departure, Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance. Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
• 10235203Mar 1, 2023Equipment. Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed.
• 10235194Mar 1, 2023Body and structure. The lower armrest on the driver's door does not get warm.
• 10235176Mar 1, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: A bearing in the front electric drive unit could fail due to a manufacturing defect, resulting in a noise while driving.
• 10233162Feb 1, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained.
• 10230731Dec 1, 2022Body and structure. The tailgate sporadically fails to open when signaled via the interior button (driver's door panel) or the key fob.
• 10230720Dec 1, 2022Electrical system. BMW AG has issued a Delovery Stop (effective December 1, 2022) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW iX SAV vehicles that were produced between October 6, 2022 and November 7, 2022. Due to a supplier production issue, it may cause the electric drive unit to fail.
• 10228439Nov 1, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The climate control system may be inoperative or perform irregularly. There may be: Lack of or irregular cooling power or air conditioning, No or poor heater output, Difference between left and right vent temperatures in the passenger area, Interference noises (clattering noise) coming from the electric A/C compressor (EKK).
• 10228437Nov 1, 2022Body and structure. The function of the two-button logic (first press for vehicle unlock, second press opens tailgate) is not available and cannot be activated. Two-button logic is a vehicle key feature intended to prevent unintentional operation of the tailgate.
• 10228436Nov 1, 2022Electrical system. The Combined Charging Unit (CCU) may be affected by a manufacturing defect.
• 10228435Nov 1, 2022Electrical system. The low voltage wiring harness plug connected to cell module to was manufactured without its insulation compound. This insulation layer is designed to protect the contact from environmental influences such as moisture or dirt contamination.
• 10228434Nov 1, 2022Electrical system. Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained.
• 10227930Nov 1, 2022Electrical system. After a Remote Software Update (RSU), the sound output from the booster can be muted. Sound can only be heard via the tweeters in the Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System.
• 10227575Oct 1, 2022Equipment. The customer complains that the radio stations change by themselves.
• 10227574Oct 1, 2022Seats, Electrical system, Other or unknown. With I level I020-22-07-520, the customer has been provided with the "Comfort Entry" function. With this function, the seat retracts 20 mm when buckling and unbuckling to make it easier to enter and exit. The function can be activated and deactivated in Multifunctional Display under the seat menu. In certain vehicles, the "Comfort Entry" function can neither be activated nor deactivated.
• 10227573Oct 1, 2022Other or unknown. The target date for the Condition Based Service (CBS) scopes pertaining to statutory vehicle inspection/emission inspection, can only be entered within 15 seconds via the head unit in the parkingresiding-driving (PWF) state. After that, the input is no longer possible; or is discarded.
• 10227567Oct 1, 2022Exterior lighting, Other or unknown, Air bags. Taillamp CC messages 2052 "Rear left light system faulty" and 2053 "Rear right light system faulty" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a Vehicle Test: 035BC7 - RLM side panel left: Communication via Body_CAN faulty 035BCB - RLM side panel right: Communication via Body_CAN faulty 035BCC - RLM tailgate left: Communication via Body_CAN faulty 035BCE - RLM tailgate right: Communication via…
• 10227565Oct 1, 2022Brakes, Other or unknown, Equipment. The customer may have the following concerns: Comfort access is not functioning with the ID transmitter or the BMW Digital Key Plus. A button press of the ID Transmitter still allows access to the vehicle. Establishing a drive-ready state is only possible via the ring aerial or NFC/wireless storage tray. Symptoms may occur after BCP (Basic Central Platform) exchange. Comfort access is functioning as designed.
• 10227563Oct 1, 2022Other or unknown, Equipment. Delivery Stop: Combined Charging Unit.BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 14, 2022) on a small number of Model Year 2023 BMW iX SAV vehicles that were produced between July 6, 2022 adn July 21, 2022.
• 10227562Oct 1, 2022Steering, Other or unknown. After establishing a drive-ready state, the steering column remains in the comfort entry position and sporadically does not return to the saved user setting.
• 10227561Oct 1, 2022Equipment. Delivery Stop: High Voltage Battery. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective September 30, 2022) on certain Model Year 2022-2023 BMW iX SAV vehicles that were produced between October 14, 2021 and September 26, 2022.
• 10227559Oct 1, 2022Body and structure. The tailgate lowers slightly from the open position when pushed upwards.
• 10227557Oct 1, 2022Electrical system. Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained.
• 10227556Oct 1, 2022Body and structure. A buzzing sound is heard in the Sky lounge roof while driving at highway speeds.
• 10227550Oct 1, 2022Body and structure. The tailgate spoiler contacts the roof trim while opening.
• 10227548Oct 1, 2022Body and structure, Equipment. The I20 has a front ornamental grille with radome* heating. The radome heating is intended to melt snow deposits in cold weather to ensure the safe function of the sensors behind it. Due to a manufacturing defect in the component, the heater circuits may be interrupted, and the radome heating may fail. * A weatherproof enclosure that protects a radar antenna; radome = radar + dome.
• 10225124Sep 1, 2022Electrical system. After updating dealer owned vehicles to software 22-07-5XX, many current BMW customers and previous Demo users may receive emails stating that they are linked to BMW vehicles they do not own. Also, many users of the MyBMW app may find additional vehicles in their "My Garage" tab that they do not recognize.
• 10225115Sep 1, 2022Electrical system. Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained.

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