Recall 22V-683
BMW of North America, LLC recalled the 2022 BMW 745E: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 22V-683
- Reported
- September 13, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 16 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2022 745e hybrid electric vehicle. The high voltage battery may have been produced with a battery cell electrode that was improperly sized during the laser cutting process, which may result in an electrical short-circuit.
The risk
A short-circuit in the battery cell can increase the risk of fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the affected battery cell module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on November 30, 2022. Owners were contacted by phone and by First Class mail on October 28, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- BMW 745E 2022