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⛔ Do not drive until fixed🔥 Park outside until fixed🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 22V541📅 Jul 28, 2022

2022–2023 BMW IX & 2022 BMW I4 recall: electrical system

⚠️ 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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
22V541000
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
367
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Owner phone
1-800-525-7417
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 23, 2022
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 22V541 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V541?

2022–2023 BMW IX & 2022 BMW I4. 367 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized BMW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-525-7417. Do not drive the vehicle until it is repaired.