The software that controls your electric car's motor could fail, causing your vehicle to lose power while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the software fails, your car could suddenly stop moving, which could cause a crash, especially if you're driving on the highway or in heavy traffic.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update your car's software remotely or at the dealership at no cost to you. This update will ensure your electric motor functions properly, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The high-voltage battery in your BMW is a critical part that powers your vehicle. In some 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 models, it was assembled incorrectly, which could cause it to fail earlier than expected.
Risk if Unfixed
If the high-voltage battery fails, your vehicle could shut down while in motion, leaving you without power steering and brakes. This increases your risk of a crash, and there's also a chance of a fire breaking out.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty battery modules with new, properly assembled ones, free of charge. You'll receive a second notice once the repair is available, and we recommend scheduling it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) in your hybrid vehicle manages electrical power from the battery to the engine. In some 2022-2023 models, this unit might have been assembled incorrectly, causing problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the CCU isn't working right, your engine could stall while driving, which could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty CCU with a correctly assembled one at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice, which was mailed on August 23, 2023.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The high voltage battery in your EV is like a powerful energy storage system that helps your car move. In some 2022-2024 iX and 2023 i4 models, the electrical connections within this system might not be secure.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connections fail, your car's engine could stall while you're driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty electrical connections in your high voltage battery monitoring system, and this repair is completely free. You'll get a notification letter soon, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 Hybrid Electric vehicles. The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine stall.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The control unit in your vehicle's electrical system is a computer that helps control various functions, including your doors. In some 2022-2023 BMW models, this unit may have been programmed incorrectly during a service visit, which can cause your doors not to lock properly while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If your doors don't lock as intended while you're on the move, they could open during a crash, putting you at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the control unit's software to ensure your doors lock safely, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the update as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The high voltage battery in your vehicle is controlled by an electronic unit called the ECU. In certain 2022-2023 models, the ECU software might not work as it should, leading to a problem with the battery.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ECU software fails, your vehicle could suddenly lose power, making it hard to control. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the ECU software to fix the issue, and it won't cost you a thing. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The external warning sound in your i4 eDrive40 or iX xDrive50 is designed to alert pedestrians when you're backing up. In some 2022-2023 models, the sound system could fail to make this noise when you start the car.
Risk if Unfixed
If the warning sound doesn't work, pedestrians nearby might not hear you coming when you're backing up, which could lead to an accident and injuries.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the sound system software for free, so you'll have the external warning sound working properly again. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
