BMW i5 High-Voltage Battery May Overheat
critical How serious is it? About this label
An overheated battery module raises the risk that a fire could start in the vehicle. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V135000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The high-voltage battery module in these vehicles may not have enough weld seams, or the welds inside it may be incomplete. This is a manufacturing issue with the battery itself. Because of the weak welds, the battery module can overheat. An overheated high-voltage battery raises the risk that a fire could start in the vehicle. The battery module will need to be inspected and replaced to fix this problem.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule the repair.
3. The battery module replacement is free of charge.
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 24V135000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
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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- Feb 12, 2024BMW, Mini Brake System May Lose Power Assisthigh
- Dec 22, 2023BMW i5 May Fail to Sound Pedestrian Warningmedium
- Oct 18, 2023BMW 530i and i5 steering wheel detection may failmedium
Official notice
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 vehicles. The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating.
- Safety risk
- An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. 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.