2022–2023 BMW (3 models) Electrical System Recall 22V944000

NHTSA recall 22V944000 covers about 14,086 2022–2023 BMW (3 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Dec 20, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V944000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

14,086
vehicles affected (potential)
2022–2023
model years
Dec 20, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electrical system (propulsion system, traction battery thermal, management, software)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.

The risk

An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Status: NHTSA lists Feb 3, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

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.

VehicleModel yearsMore
BMW I42022–2023—
BMW I72023—
BMW IX2022–2023—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Dec 20, 2022
Owner notification
Feb 3, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC

Check your VIN for 22V944000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. 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.
  3. If 22V944000 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 22V944000?

NHTSA recall 22V944000 covers about 14,086 2022–2023 BMW (3 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Dec 20, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V944000?

NHTSA's record for 22V944000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V944000?

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 22V944000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Feb 3, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V944000, 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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