KNOWN FAULT · BMW

Battery modules and drive software on the BMW i4, i5, i7 and iX

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

Engine / equipment: Electric BMW i4, i5, i7 and iX
Period mentioned: 2022–2025
Symptoms: Sudden loss of drive from a high-voltage system shutdown; risk of battery overheating or fire; drive-system fault warnings.
Possible cause described: Several recalls: internal battery damage that can cause a short circuit (iX and i4 2022–2023), loosely secured cell-monitoring connections (2022–2024), insufficient weld seams in modules (i4 and i5 2024), badly assembled modules (iX, i7 and i4 2022–2025) and electric-motor software that shuts down the high voltage (2022–2025).
Check for the garage: Check every campaign by VIN; if a drive-system warning appears, stop in a safe place.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recalls.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Anonymous answer, no personal data.

How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Free under the recalls.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Check every campaign by VIN; if a drive-system warning appears, stop in a safe place.

What are the symptoms?

Sudden loss of drive from a high-voltage system shutdown; risk of battery overheating or fire; drive-system fault warnings.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Find garages near you and, before you say yes, check whether the quote is reasonable.

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