NHTSA Recall 22V944000
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2022-12-20. An estimated 14,086 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.