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BMW IX Recall 23V449: Power Loss While Driving Can Stall Vehicle, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 23V449, reported June 28, 2023, 69 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A faulty high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may have been built with improperly connected or assembled internal components. This can interrupt electrical power while the vehicle is being driven, which may cause the vehicle to stall and increases the risk of a crash.

If you own an affected vehicle, a dealer will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. You can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for help.

To check whether your vehicle is included, look up your VIN for open recalls. Schedule the free repair at an authorized BMW dealer as soon as possible.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V449BMW of North America, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.
Risk
An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 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 760i2023
BMW I420222023
BMW IX20222023