BMW I4 Recall R/2022/020: Crash Pads May Not Have Been Installed On The High Voltage Battery During Vehicle Assembly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jan 2022
- Launched
- 133
- vehicles in the UK
- 0061430600
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled I4 vehicles built between 15 September 2021 and 29 November 2021. Crash pads may not have been installed on the high-voltage battery during vehicle assembly. The recall notice describes the fix as: will be inspected and if necessary the crash pads will be retrofitted. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Crash pads may not have been installed on the high-voltage battery during vehicle assembly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CRASH PADS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY Defect: Crash pads may not have been installed on the high-voltage battery during vehicle assembly. Remedy: Vehicles will be inspected and if necessary the crash pads will be retrofitted.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: crash pads may not have been installed on the high voltage battery during vehicle assembly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: will be inspected and if necessary the crash pads will be retrofitted.
Are You Affected?
I4 built between 15 September 2021 and 29 November 2021 may be included. BMW estimates 133 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0061430600 or the DVSA reference R/2022/020. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| I4, IXReplacing the cell module of the High-Voltage battery | Urgent | R/2025/274 | |
| I4Longitudinal chassis beam | Low | R/2024/258 | |
| I4, I5Replace cell module in high-voltage battery | Urgent | R/2024/211 | |
| I4, IX, IX3On affected vehicles due to a supplier component production process error a damaged Combined Charging Unit may have been installed | Low | R/2023/235 | |
| I4, IX, IX1, IX3A cable bridge connection connecting two circuit boards within the cell supervision circuit (CSC) might not have been installed properly | Low | R/2023/133 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2021/442 on 29 Dec 2021, for the material quality of the screws used for seat belts and rear seats may not be to…. The one launched after it was R/2022/050 on 21 Feb 2022, for it is possible a screw of mechatronics transmission control may be missing. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/020, launched 26 January 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.