The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V135000·Announced 2024-02-23

BMW i4 and i5 high voltage battery modules may overheat

BMW is recalling certain 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 vehicles because the high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can cause overheating.

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: Risk-of-harm defect with a stated fire risk from an overheating battery module, and no death or injury reported in the NHTSA record.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 24V135000. The potential number of units affected is four.

The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating. According to NHTSA, an overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.

Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module free of charge.

Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

The recalled product

Product
BMW I5, I4, I4 M50
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electric vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
4

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 (3)

  • I5
  • I4
  • I4 M50

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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