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.