BMW i4 and iX batteries may short circuit, causing fire
critical How serious is it? About this label
A short circuit in the high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. Owners are told not to drive or charge these vehicles, and to park them outside and away from buildings until the repair is finished.
⚠ NHTSA advises not driving this vehicle until it is repaired. Park outside, away from buildings — fire risk. See all such recalls.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V541000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery |
| Vehicles covered | 3 model/year combinations, model years 2022–2023 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | Yes |
| Park-outside advisory | Yes — fire risk |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40 and i4 M50 electric vehicles. The high-voltage battery that powers the vehicle may be damaged inside, and that damage can cause an electrical short circuit in the battery. Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery at no cost to owners. BMW mailed an early letter telling owners about the safety risk, and will send another letter once replacement parts are available. Owners will also be contacted by phone.
What you should do
2. Check whether your vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3. Contact your dealer or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; the battery replacement is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V541000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (3)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW Electrical Recalls Involve Battery Fires and Starter Connection Problems · all 28 BMW recalls in this area
Other BMW IX recalls
- Jul 23, 2025BMW Electric Models May Lose Drive Powerhigh
- Jul 16, 2025BMW i4 and iX: Battery Module Failure Riskcritical
- Jun 28, 2023BMW i4, iX High-Voltage Battery Charging Unit Faulthigh
- Jun 7, 2023BMW iX Cruise Control May Suddenly Speed Uphigh
- Apr 26, 2023BMW iX Battery Circuit Fault Can Stall Enginehigh
- Feb 14, 2023BMW iX and X1 Driver Air Bag May Not Deployhigh
Official notice
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit.
- Safety risk
- A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 23, 2022. A second letter will be mailed when remedy parts become available. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners will also be contacted by phone.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.