BMW I4, I4 M50, I5: Traction battery

Date

Feb. 23, 2024

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW I4 (2024); BMW I4 M50 (2024); BMW I5 (2024)

Component

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

4

What can happen

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.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Feb. 16, 2024

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

High-Voltage Battery Module · High-Voltage Battery Module · 8863448

Recall number

24V135000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.