NHTSA recall 22V944000
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery thermal › Management › Software
BMW I4 and 2 more
Reported Dec 20, 202214,086 vehicles affectedBMW of North America, LLC
The 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.
The risk
An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.