BMW recalls certain 2022 i4 models due to high voltage battery short-circuit risk of fire. Owners must stop driving and charging until battery replacement.
A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
BMW is recalling specific 2022 i4 models because their high voltage batteries can short-circuit and cause fire. This means owners should stop using the vehicle until a replacement battery is installed.
A short-circuit in the high voltage battery can cause a fire. This happens because the battery may have internal damage that leads to electrical faults.
Owners of 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 and M50 models are affected. These vehicles have a high risk of fire if the battery short-circuits.
Check for 2022 i4 eDrive40 or M50 models. The recall was announced in September 2022 with a second letter sent in December 2022.
Do not drive or charge the vehicle until the battery is replaced.
Park the vehicle outside and away from buildings to reduce fire risk.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule battery replacement.
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.
The high voltage battery may have internal damage causing a short-circuit, which can lead to fire.
Check if you own a 2022 i4 eDrive40 or M50 model. The recall was announced in September 2022 with a second letter sent in December 2022.
Stop driving and charging the vehicle, park outside away from structures, and contact BMW customer service.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V541000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 22V541000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
