The software that runs your electric drive motor is like the brain of your car's electric powertrain. It's the system that makes your i4, IX, I7, or I5 move. In some 2022-2025 models, this software could fail and shut down the high-voltage system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the software fails, your car's electric power will suddenly stop working. This means you won't be able to accelerate or brake, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software for your electric drive motor, and it's completely free. They'll do this either over-the-air or by visiting the dealership, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 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 i4 or i5 eDrive40 is a critical part that powers your vehicle's electric motor. In some 2024 models, the welding on this battery might not be strong enough, which could cause it to overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire, posing a serious risk to your safety and the safety of others nearby.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the high-voltage battery module with a safer, more reliable one at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The camera and sensor in your vehicle are there to make sure you're paying attention to the road. In some 2023-2024 models, the connection for this system wasn't attached properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this system isn't working, it could fail to detect when your hands aren't on the wheel, which means the safety system that stops your vehicle in emergencies won't work. This increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check and reattach the connection to fix the issue, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inoperative hands-on detection system may fail to detect when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel and therefore not engage the emergency stopping assistant system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reattach the ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The electronic stability control module in your vehicle is like the brain of your brakes, helping you stop and stay stable. The welds that hold it together in certain 2023-2025 models might break, causing problems with your brakes.
Risk if Unfixed
If the welds break, you could lose power brake assist or rear brake function, making it harder to stop your vehicle. This could also make your vehicle harder to control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty electronic stability control module with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
Your vehicle's ESC system is a network of sensors and computers that helps you stay safe by controlling your speed and brakes. The integrated brake system is a key part of this network, but in some 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce models, it can malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the integrated brake system fails, you could lose power brake assist, making it harder to stop your vehicle. This could also cause your ABS and DSC systems to not work properly, leading to a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW or Rolls-Royce dealer will replace the faulty integrated brake system with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, which was mailed between June and December 2024.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
The external warning sound system in your i5 eDrive40 or i5 M60 is designed to alert pedestrians when you're approaching them quietly. This system uses an artificial sound generator that produces a noise when you're starting the car in electric mode.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sound generator fails, you won't hear the warning sound when you're approaching pedestrians, and they might not know you're coming. This increases the risk of injury to people in the pedestrian's path.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the sound generator software to ensure the warning sound works correctly, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i5 eDrive40 and i5 M60 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 February 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This is an expansion of Recall 23V-026.
