NHTSA recall 22V683000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
BMW 745E
Reported Sep 13, 202216 vehicles affectedBMW of North America, LLC
The defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2022 745e hybrid electric vehicle. The high voltage battery may have been produced with a battery cell electrode that was improperly sized during the laser cutting process, which may result in an electrical short-circuit.
The risk
A short-circuit in the battery cell can increase the risk of fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the affected battery cell module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on November 30, 2022. Owners were contacted by phone and by First Class mail on October 28, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.