BMW i4 and iX battery software may cut power
high How serious is it? About this label
A sudden loss of drive power while driving increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V944000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery Thermal:management:software |
| Vehicles covered | 3 model/year combinations, model years 2022–2023 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Certain BMW i4 and iX electric vehicles have high voltage battery control software that may cause an interruption in electrical power. This means the flow of electricity that powers the vehicle could unexpectedly stop or be disrupted while driving, which can cause the vehicle to suddenly lose drive power.
What you should do
2. Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, or your dealer, to schedule the software update.
3. The dealer will update the battery control software at no cost to you.
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 22V944000. 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
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- 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 THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety risk
- An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.