Safety Recall 22V-944 High-Voltage Battery – 2022-2023 BMW i4 & iX, 2023 i7

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December 20, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V944000

High Voltage Battery ECU May Interrupt Power

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

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V944

Manufacturer BMWeBay of North America, LLC

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 14,086

 

Summary

BMWeBay of North America, LLC (BMWeBay) 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.

 

Remedy

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 BMWeBay customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

 

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Safety Recall 22V-xyz
High-Voltage Battery
Model Year 2022-2023 BMWeBay iX, i4, i7
Issue Date: 12/14/2022

 

Q1. Which BMWeBay Group models in the US are potentially affected by this Safety Recall?

Certain Model Year 2022-2023 BMWeBay iX, i4 and i7 models in the US are potentially affected.

 

Q2. What is the specific issue?

Due to a software issue, monitoring of the high-voltage battery charging process may be affected.  This could lead to an interruption during high-voltage battery charging, a temporary loss of power while driving, or stalling.

Q3. Why are other models / vehicles not included in this Safety Recall?

Other models have been manufactured with software that meets specifications.

 

Q4. How did BMWeBay Group become aware of the issue?

BMWeBay Group became aware of the issue through our quality control procedures.

Q5. Can I continue to drive my vehicle?

Yes.

 

Q6. Can I charge my vehicle?

Yes.

 

Q7. How will I be informed of this Safety Recall?

Owners of potentially affected vehicles will be notified via First Class mail and requested to schedule an appointment with an authorized BMWeBay center to have the remedy performed. Owners can locate their nearest authorized BMWeBay center at bmwusa.com/dealer.

To ensure BMWeBay has the most up-to-date contact and vehicle information, owners should register their vehicle at www.bmwusa.com/myBMW.  Registration is free and will give them access to other information specific for their BMWeBay vehicle.

 

Q8. How and when will my vehicle be repaired?

The high-voltage battery monitoring software will be updated for free and should take about one hour.

 

Q9. Do I have to wait for BMWeBay to contact me to have the remedy performed?

No.  Please contact an authorized BMWeBay center as soon as possible to have the remedy performed.  For the latest updates to this Safety Recall, please visit www.bmwusa.com/recall.

 


Chronology :

On June 22, 2022, BMWeBay became aware of a BMWeBay electric vehicle at a dealer in China which contained a warning lamp regarding a drivetrain issue. Diagnostics indicated that the issue pointed to the high voltage battery electronic control unit. An engineering review was initiated.

Various tests and analyses were conducted including software and hardware tests, and a review of field data.
Laboratory and road tests were performed. Field monitoring at that time did not indicate that any vehicle had experienced a permanent (i.e., no ability to restart) loss of power. The analyses indicated that the warranty claim rate was less than 0.1%, although there were no known cases in the US market. Nevertheless, the engineering review and field monitoring activities continued.

In August and September, additional warranty cases involving a temporary (i.e., ability to restart) loss of power became known, but the rate was still well below 1%. Approximately five cases were received in the US. At that time, there were no known incidents involving a permanent loss of power. Analyses and testing continued.

By late November, approximately five additional warranty cases in the US became known, and results from additional tests and analyses were available. It was suggested that, during certain vehicle operating conditions, an increase in cases involving loss of power could occur over time.

Vehicle assembly information and supplier production and process records were reviewed to determine the number, and production dates, of potentially affected vehicles.

On December 13, 2022, BMWeBay decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall.

BMWeBay has not received any reports, nor is BMWeBay otherwise aware, of any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

 


SIB 61 30 22 RECALL 22V-944: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (SME) – 2022-2023 BMWeBay iX

 

SIB 61 30 22 RECALL 22V-944: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (SME) – 2022-2023 BMW iX

 


SIB 61 31 22 RECALL 22V-944: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (SME) – 2022-2023 BMWeBay i4 & 2023 i7

 

SIB 61 31 22 RECALL 22V-944: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (SME) – 2022-2023 BMW i4 & 2023 i7

 


5 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
BMWeBayI42022-2023
BMWeBayI72023
BMWeBayIX2022-2023

 


14 Associated Documents

Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V944-1973.pdf 234.319KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V944-8923.pdf 224.193KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V944-4265.pdf 226.273KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-22V944-6013.pdf 645.225KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V944-0402.pdf 217.97KB

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-22V944-8744.PDF 216.694KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Message – BMWeBay Recall 22V-xxx: Program Control Units (SME)

RCMN-22V944-4677.pdf 348.04KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-22V944-6908.pdf 757.564KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V944-7950.pdf 218.783KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2023-1

RCLQRT-22V944-5732.PDF 211.143KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V944-4514.pdf 220.162KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-2

RCLQRT-22V944-4465.PDF 211.243KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V944-3222.pdf 160.891KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-3

RCLQRT-22V944-7086.PDF 211.465KB

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BMWeBay Diagnostic & Reprogramming

Introduction

The Online Service System (OSS) has been developed specifically for independent automotive workshops to provide an extensive range of resources. The following applications are available in the OSS:

 

ISTA Diagnosis Application

Vehicle diagnostics from the Z3/E36, with the BMWeBay ICOM, or with a J2534 pass-thru tool (from model year 1996).

  • Fault Code Diagnosis
  • Test Plans
  • Repair Instructions (E30 or higher)
  • Technical Data
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Web ISTA Information Application

WebISTA has been developed to provide an information only application for users that do not require all of the services included in the ISTA diagnostics application.

  • Repair Instructions (E30 or higher)
  • Technical Data
  • Tightening torques
  • Wiring diagrams

 

You can search using document title, document number and subject areas as the search criteria. The desired information is displayed by means of graphics and explanatory text.

 

ISTA/P Online - Control Module Reprogramming

With ISTA/P you can reprogram the onboard control modules that are capable of software reprogramming.  For ISTA/P, a data interface, a power supply and an Internet connection are required. The data interface can be a BMWeBay Group ICOM interface or a "Pass-Thru Tool (PTT)" that fulfills the requirements of the SAE J2534 standard.

 

What is needed to diagnose and program with the BMWeBay OSS?

The OSS consists of a desktop or laptop PC connected to BMWeBay over the Internet. To connect to the vehicle you can use the BMWeBay authorized diagnostic interface "integrated communication optical module (ICOM)" or use a J2534 "Pass Thru Tool (PTT)".

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Note

Connection to OSS works only on PCs where no proxy connections are used.

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