Recall
BMW 745e — 22V683000
NHTSA ID
22V683000
Make
BMW
Model
745e
Years Affected
2022
Recall Date
2022-09-13
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Units Affected
16
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
A short-circuit in the battery cell can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
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 1-800-525-7417.