BMW I3 Recall R/2022/322: During Supplier S Production Process Of The Battery Cells A Manufacturing Defect Occurred…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Nov 2022
- Launched
- 18
- vehicles in the UK
- BMW - 0061150700
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled I3 vehicles built between 12 November 2018 and 16 July 2021. During supplier,s production process of the battery cells a manufacturing defect occurred with the winding of cell-internal films for the high-voltage battery. The dealer will replace the defective cell module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
During supplier,s production process of the battery cells a manufacturing defect occurred with the winding of cell-internal films for the high-voltage battery.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: During supplier s production process of the battery cells a manufacturing defect occurred with the winding of cell-internal films for the high-voltage battery. Defect: During supplier�s production process of the battery cells a manufacturing defect occurred with the winding of cell-internal films for the high-voltage battery. Remedy: The defective cell module will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: during supplier s production process of the battery cells a manufacturing defect occurred with the winding of cell-internal films for the high-voltage battery.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the defective cell module.
Are You Affected?
I3 built between 12 November 2018 and 16 July 2021 may be included. BMW estimates 18 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 BMW - 0061150700 or the DVSA reference R/2022/322. 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?.
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| 1 Series, 2 Series, 5 Series, I3 and 3 moreThe material quality of the screws used for seat belts and rear seats may not be to specifications | Urgent | R/2021/442 | |
| I3The control ring of the backrest recliner in the second seat row may break | Low | R/2021/158 | |
| I3, Mini, X1The air bag control unit may have been equipped with a defective sensor for the rollover detection | Urgent | R/2020/162 | |
| I3, I8The electric motor electronics printed circuit board was not manufactured according to the specifications | Low | R/2019/289 |
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Source: DVSA recall R/2022/322, launched 14 November 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.