Recall 22V541000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Report Date

20220727

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

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

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.