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BMW i4 and i5 battery may overheat, fire risk

NHTSA campaign 24V135000 · Reported 2024-02-23 · BMW of North America, LLC

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This is a fire risk, so it should be handled quickly, though the notice does not tell owners to stop driving or to park outside.

What's wrong, in plain English

Some 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 cars were built with a large battery pack whose internal parts may not have been welded together well enough. Weak welds can let that section of the battery run too hot, and an overheating battery raises the chance of a fire. The repair is to remove the affected high-voltage battery module and install a new one. Dealers do all of this at no cost to you.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your car is included in campaign 24V135000.
2. Call your BMW dealer, or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and schedule the battery module replacement.
3. Have the work done; the replacement is free, including parts and labor.

Affected vehicles (1)

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 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.