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What can fail
The 2022 BMW i4 has 9 recalls, the most serious being multiple issues that can cut drive power without warning, leaving the vehicle unable to accelerate and raising the risk of a crash.
Several overlapping electrical and software problems can cause a sudden loss of drive power. The electric drive motor software can shut down the high-voltage system, the battery management software can interrupt electrical power, and improperly assembled battery cell modules can trigger a full high-voltage shutdown. On certain trims, the combined charging unit can also lose its electrical connection while driving and cut power. Separately, the high-voltage battery on some eDrive40 and M50 models may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit and raise the risk of fire.
On the electronics side, the central information display can fail to show warning messages and warning lights while the vehicle is in Valet Parking Mode, and a software issue in the body control module can prevent the doors from locking while driving, which raises the risk of a door opening in a crash. There is also a recall covering the pedestrian alert system: the artificial sound generator can fail at startup and leave the vehicle silent at low speeds, reducing a pedestrian's ability to hear it approaching.
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What can fail
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The electric drive motor software may unexpectedly shut down the high-voltage system, causing the vehicle to lose driving power.
What the fix does
BMW will update the electric drive motor software remotely or at a dealer at no cost to restore normal operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
High-voltage battery cell modules may have been assembled incorrectly, causing stress on the module frame and potentially leading to module failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected high-voltage battery cell modules at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software issue in the electric drive motor may cause the vehicle to enter fail-safe mode, resulting in loss of power to the wheels. A warning light and message will appear when this occurs.
What the fix does
BMW will send a wireless software update to your vehicle or you can schedule a dealership appointment to have the electric drive motor software updated.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The high voltage battery charging unit may have internal components that are improperly connected or assembled, potentially causing charging system failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery charging unit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A replacement electronic control unit may have been installed with incorrect programming, preventing the automatic door locking function from locking doors as intended.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the ECU software at no charge to restore proper automatic door locking function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The external pedestrian warning sound system may malfunction during startup, preventing the vehicle from generating the required audible alert for nearby pedestrians.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the sound generator software at no cost to restore the pedestrian warning sound function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The high voltage battery control unit software may malfunction and interrupt electrical power to the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the high voltage battery control unit software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The high voltage battery may have internal damage that causes an electrical short-circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
In Valet Parking Mode, the Central Information Display may not show critical safety warnings and warning lights, preventing drivers from seeing important alerts.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the display's head unit software at no cost to restore warning visibility.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
