The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V295000·Announced 2023-04-26

BMW iX and i4 vehicles recalled for battery monitoring circuit defect

BMW is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 models due to improperly secured electrical connections in the battery monitoring circuit, which can cause engine stall and increase crash risk.

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: Structural electrical defect in the battery monitoring circuit that can cause engine stall and increase crash risk. Meets NHTSA 'structural vehicle defect' criterion for Score 4, though no injuries or property damage have been reported.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 (eDrive35, eDrive40, and M50) vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell monitoring circuit in these vehicles may have improperly secured electrical connections.

The improperly secured electrical connections in the battery monitoring circuit can result in engine stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery cell monitoring circuit free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 22, 2023. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
BMW IX, I4
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle / Battery System
Hazard
Affected units
31

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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