BMW I5 (2024) recall — Electrical System
BMW is recalling certain 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive4: vehicles with overheating battery modules that could cause fire. Free replacement of high-voltage battery modules available.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling specific 2024 i4 and i5 electric vehicles due to a potential fire risk from an overheated battery module. This could happen if the battery module has insufficient weld seams, which may lead to overheating and fire. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81623-bmw-2024-i4-i5-recall-fire-risk-from-overheated-battery.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81623-bmw-2024-i4-i5-recall-fire-risk-from-overheated-battery · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V135000
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“BMW 2024 i4/i5 Recall: Fire Risk from Overheated Battery.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81623-bmw-2024-i4-i5-recall-fire-risk-from-overheated-battery. Based on NHTSA recall #24V135000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V135000).
Why it’s dangerous
The high-voltage battery module in these vehicles may have insufficient weld seams. This can cause the battery to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40, i4 M50, and i5 eDrive40 models are affected. Drivers of these electric vehicles are at risk if the battery module overheats.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50, or i5 eDrive40 model. The recall applies to vehicles sold in the U.S. by BMW of North America.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a replacement of the high-voltage battery module.
Get Battery Module Replacement
Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Questions people ask
Why is my BMW i4 or i5 being recalled?
The high-voltage battery module may have insufficient weld seams, which can cause overheating and fire risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50, or i5 eDrive40 model.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall does not specify a deadline; dealers will replace the battery module at no cost when you contact them.
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V135000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 24V135000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. 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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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V135000 (February 23, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.