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BMW recalled several models of its EVs. Owners of BMW cars affected by the service recall will be notified by letters to schedule an appointment at a service facility. The intervention is carried out free of charge, and the factory fully covers all costs. BMW electric cars recall:
Those, not the first owner who bought the car abroad can call a dealer to check if there is a BMW recall for their model. The operation is also free for them. Recall campaigns concern the safety or legal compliance of your vehicle.
BMW electric cars recall
Electric BMW i3 recalls
- Faulty production of high-voltage batteries may lead to high-voltage cell modules can overheat, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components, and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. Risk type – Fire. Production dates: 26.10.2018 – 31.08.2021.
- The micro gas generator inside the seat belt retractor may not have been manufactured to specifications. This may lead to an impairment of the restraint function in case of an accident, increasing the risk of injury. Moreover, there may be spark formation in case of a pressure release outside the inflator-damaged tube, increasing the risk of fire.
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components, and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. Risk type – Fire. Production dates: 11.01.2022 – 02.03.2022. - Due to a manufacturing defect, the control plates of the backrest recliner in the second row of seats may break. In this case, the backrest may not be secured in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury to the rear passengers. Risk type – Injuries. Production dates: 19 February 2021 and 5 March 2021.
- Inappropriate routing might cause leakage on the fuel tank ventilation line over time. As a result, fuel vapors may get into the engine compartment, resulting in the risk of a fire. Production dates: 9 September 2013 and 30 December 2016.
- The side, head, and knee protection airbags of the front passenger seat may not work. This could increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of an accident. Production dates: 2016.
- The power electronics have not been calibrated properly, which might increase the recuperation torque during the vehicle’s deceleration. In this case, the vehicle might skid in slippery road conditions. Production dates: 9.10. 2015 and 4.11.2015. BMW electric cars recall
BMW i4 recalls
- A manufacturing defect can lead to high-voltage battery failures, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components, and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. Risk type – Fire. Production dates: 05.07.2021 – 08.07.2022.
- The micro gas generator inside the seat belt retractor may not have been manufactured to specifications. This may lead to an impairment of the restraint function in case of an accident, increasing the risk of injury. Moreover, there may be spark formation in case of a pressure release outside the inflator-damaged tube, increasing the risk of fire.
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components, and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. Risk type – Fire. Production dates: 11.01.2022 – 02.03.2022. - The crash pads for the high-voltage battery may not have been assembled. This can cause damage to the high-voltage battery in the event of a serious side crash and may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components, and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. Risk type – Fire. Production dates: 15.09.2021 – 30.11.2021.
BMW i4
BMW i7 recalls
- A manufacturing defect can lead to high-voltage battery failures, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components, and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. Risk type – Fire. Production dates: 05.07.2021 – 08.07.2022.
BMW iX recalls
- A manufacturing defect can lead to high-voltage battery failures, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components, and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. Risk type – Fire. Production dates: 05.07.2021 – 08.07.2022.
- On the vehicles concerned, the A-pillar panel holder may not be screwed in place according to specifications. Activation of the airbag, as well as causing the panel to separate, could lead to bending affecting the inflation behavior of the airbag and, in a worst-case scenario, damaging the airbag, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components, and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. Risk type – Injuries. Production dates: 13.10.2020 -17.09.2021.
BMW electric cars recall – iX1
- When water penetrates the basic control unit, different electrical functions may be impaired, such as lights and central locking could malfunction, the steering and braking assistance may fail, and the engine might stall. Moreover, this could lead to an increased risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components, and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. Risk type – Injuries, Fire. Production dates: 28.06.2022 – 15.09.2022.
BMW iX3 electric
- In the event of a very serious accident involving damage to the high-voltage vehicle electrical system, the 12-volt electrical system and its components may be damaged by high-voltage transmission due to a software defect in the battery management system. This may, in the event of an accident, lead to the failure of post-crash functions (e.g. eCall, hazard warning system, etc.). Risk type – Injuries. Production dates: 22 July 2019 – 6 May 2021.
- A defective hydraulic unit of the braking system may cause limited braking support and increased braking distance. Moreover, in such cases, the ABS system would not be available. This will lead to an increased risk of an accident. Risk type – Injuries. Production dates: 14 December 2018 -1 February 2021.