2022 BMW iX · Electrical & electronic systems
iX high voltage battery damage can cause a short circuit
NHTSA campaign 22V541000 lists the 2022 BMW iX for a condition in which iX high voltage battery damage can cause a short circuit.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA lists the 2022 BMW iX in safety campaign 22V541000. The official record says: The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit. The stated safety consequence is: A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. A make, model and year match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included or that the repair remains open.
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Symptoms in the pattern
- May occur without warning
- High voltage battery develops a short circuit
Vehicles and scope
- 2022 BMW iX
- Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 22V541000
- VIN confirmation is required
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 23, 2022. A second letter will be mailed when remedy parts become available. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners will also be contacted by phone.
Campaign 22V541000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Complete recall 22V541000
Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 23, 2022. A second letter will be mailed when remedy parts become available. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners will also be contacted by phone.
A year and model match does not confirm VIN eligibility. Do not substitute an owner repair for an open safety recall.
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