CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2022-2023 BMW electric vehicles have high voltage battery control unit software that may interrupt electrical power. When this happens, the vehicle can suddenly lose drive power, which increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy is a free software update to the high voltage battery electronic control unit, performed by an authorized BMW dealer. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. You can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for help.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and schedule the software update with a dealer as soon as possible if your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW I4 | 20222023 |
|---|---|
| BMW I7 | 2023 |
| BMW IX | 20222023 |