NHTSA Campaign 22V541000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Jul 27, 2022 · 367 vehicles affected

What's wrong

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit.

Consequence

A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 23, 2022. A second letter will be mailed when remedy parts become available. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners will also be contacted by phone.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW I4 2022 367
BMW IX 2022 367
BMW IX 2023 367

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V541000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.