Bmw recalls 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 entered the interior of the cell.
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⚠ What You Should Do
On the affected vehicles the defective cell modules of the high-voltage battery will be replaced.
Recall Details
Defect: 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.
Vehicles affected: 211
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2022/330
Make: BMW | Model: i4
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2022/330.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
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.