NHTSA Recall 22V070000: Automatic transmission (power train)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the BMW 330I.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V070000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | February 9, 2022 |
| Owner notification | April 4, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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.
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 covered by recall 22V070000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.