Recall 22V683000: BMW 745E
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Summary
The problem. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2022 745e hybrid electric vehicle. The high voltage battery may have been produced with a battery cell electrode that was improperly sized during the laser cutting process, which may result in an electrical short-circuit.
The risk. A short-circuit in the battery cell can increase the risk of fire.
The fix. Dealers will replace the affected battery cell module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on November 30, 2022. Owners were contacted by phone and by First Class mail on October 28, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V683000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Report received
- September 13, 2022
- Owners notified
- October 28, 2022
- Units affected
- 16
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
- BMW 745E: 2022
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.