BMW I4, IX (2022-2023): Electrical system
Recall 22V541000 · Jul 27, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC
367
vehicles affected
367
vehicles affected
Owners are told not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
They are also told to park them outside, away from buildings.
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V541000
- Date
- Jul 27, 2022
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 367
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Propulsion system > Traction battery
- Model years
- 2022-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V541000?
2 models: BMW I4 (2022), BMW IX (2022-2023), about 367 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.