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BMW IX Recall 23V295: Battery Connection Fault Can Cause Sudden Stalling

NHTSA campaign 23V295, reported April 26, 2023, 31 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections. If these connections loosen or fail, the vehicle's propulsion system can shut down and the vehicle may stall while driving. A sudden stall increases the risk of a crash.

The repair is free. An authorized BMW dealer will replace the high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit at no charge to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 22, 2023. For questions, contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected and the repair is still outstanding.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V295BMW of North America, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 Hybrid Electric vehicles. The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine stall.
Risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 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.

Affected vehicles

BMW I42023
BMW IX202220232024