The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V541000·Announced 2022-07-27

2022-2023 BMW IX and i4 High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk Recall

Certain 2022-2023 BMW IX and 2022 i4 vehicles are recalled due to high-voltage batteries that may develop internal damage and short-circuit, posing a fire risk. Owners should not drive or charge the vehicle until the battery is replaced.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle, and park it outside

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed. NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural electrical defect with potential for fire. No fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported. The hazard is theoretical but serious, meeting the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products without reported incidents.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 BMW IX xDrive50 and IX M60 models, and 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 and i4 M50 models. The high-voltage battery in these vehicles may have internal damage that results in an electrical short-circuit. A short-circuit in the battery increases the risk of fire.

Approximately 367 vehicles are affected by this recall. BMW advises owners not to drive or charge their vehicles and to park them outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete.

BMW dealers will replace the high-voltage battery free of charge. Initial owner notification letters were mailed in September 2022. A second notification was sent in December 2022 with remedy availability information. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW IX, I4
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle Battery
Hazard
Affected units
367

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • IX
  • I4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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