BMW IX1 Recall R/2023/253: On Affected Vehicles The High Voltage Battery May Suffer A Low Impedance Short Circuit…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Aug 2023
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- 0061990700
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled IX1 vehicles built between 10 July 2023 and 10 July 2023. The High voltage battery may suffer a low impedance short circuit within a cell module. The dealer will replace the defective cell module in the high voltage battery. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The High voltage battery may suffer a low impedance short circuit within a cell module.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the High voltage battery may suffer a low impedance short circuit within a cell module Defect: On affected vehicles the High voltage battery may suffer a low impedance short circuit within a cell module Remedy: Replace the defective cell module in the high voltage battery�
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles the High voltage battery may suffer a low impedance short circuit within a cell module.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the defective cell module in the high voltage battery.
Are You Affected?
IX1 built between 10 July 2023 and 10 July 2023 may be included. BMW estimates 1 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 0061990700 or the DVSA reference R/2023/253. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IX1Front driveshaft may come loose from the eDrive motor under certain circumstances | Low | R/2023/270 | |
| 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 | |
| 2 SeriesReworking the PVC seam in the rear light housing | Urgent | R/2026/262 | |
| IX3Replacing the convenience charging electronics | Urgent | R/2026/215 | |
| 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series, 7 Series - High Security and 2 moreChecking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness | Urgent | R/2026/092 |
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Source: DVSA recall R/2023/253, launched 21 August 2023. 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.