NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC - High-Voltage Battery May Overheat
Published: February 23, 2024Recall ID: 24V135000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
High-Voltage Battery May Overheat
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | High-Voltage Battery May Overheat |
| Nhtsa id | 24V135000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V135000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Consequence summary | An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 4 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |