2022-2023 BMW IX High-Voltage Battery Recall (22V541)
BMW of North America, LLC · 367 vehicles · Reported July 27, 2022
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling 367 2022 BMW I4; 2022-2023 BMW IX vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit. A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. The manufacturer is telling owners not to drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done.
Recall 22V541 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V541000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | Not listed |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 27, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2022 BMW I4; 2022-2023 BMW IX |
| Units affected | 367 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Traction Battery |
| Safety risk | A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2023 BMW IX in recall 22V541?
The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 IX with recall 22V541?
No. NHTSA lists recall 22V541 as a Do Not Drive recall. Leave the vehicle parked until the repair is done.
NHTSA lists this as a Do Not Drive recall. The manufacturer is telling owners not to drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. Call the dealer and ask for a tow and a loaner or rental.
NHTSA lists this as a Park Outside recall because of a fire risk. Park the vehicle outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, even if you have not noticed any problem.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V541?
Recall 22V541 covers 367 vehicles: 2022 BMW I4; 2022-2023 BMW IX.
NHTSA lists 367 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | BMW | I4 |
| 2022-2023 | BMW | IX |
What is the fix for the IX high-voltage battery recall?
Yes. Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete.
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.
When was recall 22V541 announced?
BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 22V541 to NHTSA on July 27, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 23, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| July 27, 2022 | BMW of North America, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V541000. |
| September 23, 2022 | Interim owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
| December 23, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 50 months ago. If your IX was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my IX is part of recall 22V541?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V541 is open on your IX, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022-2023 IX vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should IX owners do about recall 22V541?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V541000 applies to your IX.
- Park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.
- Do not drive the vehicle. Ask the dealer to arrange a tow and a loaner.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized BMW dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any traction battery symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are IX owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 20 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 22V541 was reported on July 27, 2022, owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 4 of them (21%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the ev and hybrid battery and were received on or after July 27, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related ev and hybrid battery issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 77 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 20 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 BMW IX: 38 complaints in total, 7 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2022 BMW IX: 29 complaints in total, 9 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2022 BMW I4: 10 complaints in total, 4 about the ev and hybrid battery
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
I am reporting an incident involving unintended vehicle movement/acceleration in my 2023 BMW iX xDrive50. BMW of North America inspected the vehicle and claims no defect was found; however, they refuse to provide the Event Data Recorder (EDR) data or diagnostic logs used to reach that conclusion. The incident occurred around September 1, 2025.
2023 BMW IX owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11706089, filed December 19, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 BMW IX. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. During the failure, the message "Malfunction, Pull Over" was displayed. Approximately 20 minutes later, the contact was able to restart the vehicle however, moments later while driving the failure reoccurred.
2023 BMW IX owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11526767, filed June 13, 2023
I brought a brand new BMW IX fully electric vehicle in May, 2023. A couple of weeks ago in early September, the “Emergency Call System Malfunction” warning light came on, and I can also smell a chemical burn from the vehicle. I dropped it off to Eastbay BMW in Pleasanton, California.
2023 BMW IX owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11547159, filed September 28, 2023
Can recall 22V541 make my IX a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2022-2023 BMW IX waiting on a battery module or drive unit can sit at the dealer for weeks, and every day counts toward the 30-day figure in California's lemon law presumption.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022-2023 BMW IX has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V541
Did the recall 22V541 fix work?
Since recall 22V541 was reported on July 27, 2022, owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 4 of them (21%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed December 23, 2022.
Is the 22V541000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my IX is part of recall 22V541000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V541000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or BMW. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.