2022–2023 BMW I4, BMW I7, BMW IX: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 22V944000 · 14K units potentially affected · filed Dec 20, 2022
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.
Why it matters
An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V944000
- Manufacturer no.
- —
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF North America, Llc
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
- Units affected
- 14,086
- Report received
- Dec 20, 2022
- Owner letters
- Feb 3, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.