BMW X5 PHEV Recall R/2022/064: The HV Batteries May Fail Due To Impurities In The Production Process, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Mar 2022
- Launched
- 411
- vehicles in the UK
- 0061570600
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X5 PHEV vehicles built between 9 June 2020 and 8 January 2021. The HV batteries may fail due to impurities in the production process. The dealer will replace the affected high-voltage cell modules. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The HV batteries may fail due to impurities in the production process.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE HV BATTERIES MAY FAIL DUE TO IMPURITIES IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS Defect: The HV batteries may fail due to impurities in the production process. Remedy: The affected high-voltage cell modules will be replaced
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the HV batteries may fail due to impurities in the production process.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the affected high-voltage cell modules.
Are You Affected?
X5 PHEV built between 9 June 2020 and 8 January 2021 may be included. BMW estimates 411 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 0061570600 or the DVSA reference R/2022/064. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IX3Replacing the convenience charging electronics | Urgent | R/2026/215 | |
| I4, IXReplacing the cell module of the High-Voltage battery | Urgent | R/2025/274 | |
| 1 Series, 2 Series Active, 2 Series GranChecking the threaded connection of grounding cable PCU48 | Urgent | R/2025/267 | |
| X3Rework starter generator electrical connection | Urgent | R/2025/082 | |
| I4, I5Replace cell module in high-voltage battery | Urgent | R/2024/211 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2022/050 on 21 Feb 2022, for it is possible a screw of mechatronics transmission control may be missing. The one launched after it was R/2022/084 on 28 Mar 2022, for the obd software could misinterpret certain input parameters for the engine mangement…. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/064, launched 14 March 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.