The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V611000·Announced 2024-08-15

BMW Recalls 2024 i4 Models for Chassis Beam Crack Risk

BMW is recalling 2024 i4 and i4 M50 vehicles because a cracked left-side beam could compromise chassis integrity and increase fire risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (chassis beam crack) that increases the risk of fire in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2024 i4 eDrive40, xDrive40, and M50 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the left-side longitudinal beam may crack, which compromises the structural integrity of the chassis.

Reduced structural integrity may result in damage to the high-voltage battery during a crash, increasing the risk of fire. The affected vehicles are 2024 model year BMW i4 and i4 M50.

Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side longitudinal beam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 14, 2024. 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 I4, I4 M50
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,150

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)

  • I4
  • I4 M50

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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