2022-2023 BMW I4 and BMW Ix recall: traction battery
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on July 27, 2022. It covers about 367 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 367
- reported
- Jul 27, 2022
- owners notified
- Dec 23, 2022
- related complaints
- 21
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 22V541000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 21 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 22V541000
Is there a recall on the 2022-2023 BMW I4 and BMW Ix traction battery?
Yes. Recall 22V541000, reported on July 27, 2022, covers about 367 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V541000?
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 recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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