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SevereNHTSA·22V683000·Announced 2022-09-13

BMW Recalls 2022 745E Hybrid Vehicles Due to Battery Fire Risk

BMW is recalling one 2022 745E hybrid vehicle because an improperly sized battery cell electrode may cause a short-circuit and increase the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (high voltage battery) that explicitly increases the risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4 (Severe) regarding significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling one 2022 745E hybrid electric vehicle. The recall addresses a defect in the high voltage battery where a battery cell electrode may have been improperly sized during the laser cutting process. This defect may result in an electrical short-circuit.

A short-circuit in the battery cell can increase the risk of fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will replace the affected battery cell module free of charge. Owners were contacted by phone and by First Class mail on October 28, 2022, and interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2022. Owners may 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 745E
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
16

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 (1)

  • 745E

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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