2022–2023 BMW I4 & BMW IX Electrical System Recall 22V541000
NHTSA recall 22V541000 covers about 367 2022–2023 BMW I4 & BMW IX vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jul 27, 2022. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V541000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Do not drive: NHTSA safety advisory
NHTSA lists a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign. Owners should not drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done.
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system (propulsion system, traction battery)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit.
The risk
A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy and its status
Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 23, 2022. A second letter will be mailed when remedy parts become available. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners will also be contacted by phone.
Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| BMW I4 | 2022 | — |
| BMW IX | 2022–2023 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jul 27, 2022
- Owner notification
- Dec 23, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
Check your VIN for 22V541000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 22V541000 is open, call any BMW dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V541000?
NHTSA recall 22V541000 covers about 367 2022–2023 BMW I4 & BMW IX vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jul 27, 2022. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done. It covers certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V541000?
No. NHTSA's record for 22V541000 carries a do-not-drive advisory: owners should not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact a BMW dealer to arrange the repair.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V541000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any BMW dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 22V541000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V541000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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