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BMW i4 and iX battery fire risk: don't drive

NHTSA campaign 22V541000 · Reported 2022-07-27 · BMW of North America, LLC

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This is as serious as it gets — BMW says do not drive and do not charge the vehicle, so it is not safe to keep driving until the battery has been replaced.

⚠ NHTSA advises not driving this vehicle until it is repaired. Park outside, away from buildings — fire risk. See all such recalls.

What's wrong, in plain English

The large battery that drives your electric BMW may have damage inside it. That damage can cause an electrical short, and a short can start a fire. Because of that, BMW is telling owners not to drive these cars at all and not to charge them. Park the car outside, away from your house, garage or any other building, and leave it there until a dealer has put in a new battery at no cost.

What you should do

1. Stop driving and stop charging immediately, and park the car outside, away from buildings.
2. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your car is covered.
3. Call your BMW dealer or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to arrange the free battery replacement and ask about towing or a loaner.

Affected vehicles (3)

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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.