2022 BMW iX Combined Charging Unit Delivery Stop

Important Warnings for Owners and Dealers

BMW has issued a Delivery Stop for affected vehicles. Dealers are explicitly instructed:

• "Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle subject to a Delivery Stop, until the vehicle is repaired."
• "Do not use or sell replacement equipment/parts subject to a Delivery Stop."

For technicians, working on high-voltage (HV) systems requires specialized training due to the risk of severe injury or vehicle damage. Only properly trained personnel who have passed applicable HV Technical Training Courses, such as Technical Training Course ST2205 (Generation 5 High-voltage), should perform repairs involving HV battery components. Additional safety information is found in Repair Instruction 61 00..., "Observe safety instructions when handling electric vehicles."

Symptoms

Owners of affected 2022 BMW iX vehicles may notice a specific warning message. If a fault occurs in the Combined Charging Unit (CCU), a "CC message is displayed to the customer" in the instrument cluster. This defect can also lead to more severe operational issues, including "degradation, breakdown, or loss of traction."

Cause of the Issue

The root cause of this problem is identified as a manufacturing defect within the Combined Charging Unit (CCU) itself. This defect can impair the proper functioning of the unit, leading to the symptoms described.

Repair Procedure Summary

The primary correction for the BMW iX Combined Charging Unit defect is to replace the faulty CCU. The detailed procedure for this replacement is outlined in Repair Instruction REP 61 42 501. Following the CCU replacement, technicians must perform programming and encoding of the vehicle's control units to ensure they are updated to the latest software I-level.

There are several labor operations associated with this repair, depending on whether programming and encoding are performed as part of this specific service or in conjunction with another campaign. For example, labor operation 00 73 658 covers CCU replacement with programming and encoding, including a vehicle test (00 00 556/61 21 528).

Required Tools or Parts

To perform the repair, the following parts are required:

• 61 44 5A73E28: Combined Charging Unit (CCU) - Quantity 1
• 12 90 9884545: Hexagon Bolt - Quantity 4

Warranty and Claim Information

This repair is covered under BMW's warranty. The defect code for this action is 0061170700, labeled as "I20 Replacing the Combined Charging Unit (CCU)." Dealers will submit claims using specific labor operation codes, such as 00 73 658, 00 73 659, or 00 73 106, depending on the scope of work performed. Reimbursement for bulk materials, such as BMW Antifreeze/Coolant, is also available. For alternative mobility solutions (AMS) for vehicle owners, refer to SI B01 29 16 for additional information.

What Owners Should Do

If you own a 2022 BMW iX Sports Activity Vehicle, particularly one produced between July 6, 2022, and July 21, 2022, your vehicle may be subject to this delivery stop. Vehicles requiring this campaign will show as "Open" when checked by a dealer. Since this is a delivery stop, new vehicles cannot be delivered until the repair is completed. If you experience a "CC message is displayed to the customer" or issues like degradation, breakdown, or loss of traction, contact your authorized BMW dealer immediately. They will be able to confirm if your vehicle is affected by SIB 61 23 22 and arrange for the necessary repair.

NHTSA ID: 10249028