BMW I4, IX Recall R/2022/330: During The Supplier S Production Process Of The Battery Cells A Manufacturing Defect…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Stop driving
- How serious
- 21 Oct 2022
- Launched
- 211
- vehicles in the UK
- 0061960600 / 0061970600
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled I4, IX vehicles built between 13 July 2021 and 7 October 2022. Of the HV Battery cell the cathode plate may have been damaged and a broken piece may have entered the interior of the cell. The dealer will replace the defective cell modules of the high-voltage battery. You won't usually pay for it.1
The manufacturer’s notice tells owners not to use it. Ask for collection or a home repair.
The manufacturer's notice tells owners not to drive until the repair is done. Ask BMW to collect the car. See do not drive recalls.
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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. 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.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: 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.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the defective cell modules of the high-voltage battery.
Are You Affected?
I4, IX built between 13 July 2021 and 7 October 2022 may be included. BMW estimates 211 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 0061960600 / 0061970600 or the DVSA reference R/2022/330. 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/2022/297 on 17 Oct 2022, for manufacturing defect with winding of cell-internal films for high voltage battery. The one launched after it was R/2022/323 on 9 Nov 2022, for it is possible that a damaged seat belt may have been installed into the vehicle during…. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/330, launched 21 October 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.