BMW I4: During The Supplier S Production Process Of The Battery Cells A Manufacturing Defect Occurred. During Assembly Of The Cell The Cathode Plate May Have Been Damaged And A Broken Piece May Have E

BMW i4 and iX Battery Recall BMW is recalling 422 i4 and iX vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the high-voltage battery cells where a damaged cathode plate piece may be inside the cell. This defect was created during the supplier's production process and could potentially cause issues with the battery. The remedy involves replacing the defective battery cell modules on affected vehicles.

Recalling firm

BMW

Product

Vehicles: BMW i4, BMW iX. Units affected: 422

Reason

During assembly of the HV Battery cell the cathode plate may have been damaged and a broken piece may have entered the interior of the cell. BMW strongly recommends refraining from charging the high-voltage battery and to not use the vehicles until the repair is performed. BMW also recommends parking the vehicle outdoors and not in the immediate vicinity of buildings. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the defective cell modules of the high-voltage battery will be replaced.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2022-10-21

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/ff35a203-93bd-4879-aed1-a08b0e56812d