01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2024 BMW I4 recall campaigns
NHTSA 25V395000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- July 23, 2025
- Potential units
- 71,286campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
Why it matters: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owner notification: August 8, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA 24V611000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- August 15, 2024
- Potential units
- 1,150campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 eDrive40, xDrive40, and M50 vehicles. The left-side longitudinal beam may crack, compromising the structural integrity of the chassis.
Why it matters: Reduced structural integrity may result in damage to the high voltage battery during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side longitudinal beam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owner notification: October 14, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA 24V135000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- February 23, 2024
- Potential units
- 4campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owner notification: February 16, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH