The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V135000·Announced 2025-11-02

2024 BMW i4 and i5 High-Voltage Battery Module Defect Recall

BMW is recalling certain 2024 i4 and i5 vehicles due to insufficient weld seams in the high-voltage battery module, which may cause overheating and increase fire risk. Dealers will replace the battery module free of charge.

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: The recall addresses a structural defect in the battery module's weld seams with potential to cause overheating and fire. No injuries or fires have been reported. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported incidents score as High.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40, i4 M50, and i5 eDrive40 vehicles. The high-voltage battery module in these vehicles may contain insufficient weld seams.

Insufficient weld seams in the battery module can result in the battery overheating, which increases the risk of fire.

A total of 4 vehicles are potentially affected by this recall. Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a replacement. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

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

The recalled product

Product
2024 BMW I4 M50
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • fire
  • overheating
  • battery-defect
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)

  • I4 M50
  • I4
  • I5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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