2024 BMW I4 High-Voltage Battery Recall (24V135)
BMW of North America, LLC · 4 vehicles · Reported February 23, 2024
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling 4 2024 BMW I4; 2024 BMW I4 M50; 2024 BMW I5 vehicles. The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating. An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V135 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V135000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | Not listed |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 23, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2024 BMW I4; 2024 BMW I4 M50; 2024 BMW I5 |
| Units affected | 4 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Traction Battery |
| Safety risk | An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024 BMW I4 in recall 24V135?
The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 vehicles. The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating.
Is it safe to drive a 2024 I4 with recall 24V135?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your I4 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the traction battery, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V135?
Recall 24V135 covers 4 vehicles: 2024 BMW I4; 2024 BMW I4 M50; 2024 BMW I5.
NHTSA lists 4 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | BMW | I4 |
| 2024 | BMW | I4 M50 |
| 2024 | BMW | I5 |
What is the fix for the I4 high-voltage battery recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
When was recall 24V135 announced?
BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 24V135 to NHTSA on February 23, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 23, 2024 | BMW of North America, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V135000. |
This recall was filed 31 months ago. If your I4 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my I4 is part of recall 24V135?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V135 is open on your I4, 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 2024 I4 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 I4 owners do about recall 24V135?
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 24V135000 applies to your I4.
- 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.
- Write down when symptoms involving the traction battery happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- 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 I4 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 7 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 24V135 was reported on February 23, 2024, owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 1 of them (14%) 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 February 23, 2024, 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 46 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 7 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.
- 2024 BMW I4: 26 complaints in total, 3 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 BMW I5: 20 complaints in total, 4 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 BMW I4 M50: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the ev and hybrid battery
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Make extreme high fan noise during and after super fast charging sessions (Electrify America), overheating issues, unlike all other Evs that do not. Constant clunking sound during and after departing from sessions. Periodic banging sound when parked. Sounds can be observed inside and outside of vehicle.
2024 BMW I5 owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11686161, filed September 9, 2025
The vehicle listed has an unfixable defect (water valve/coolant issue) that creates a safety hazard in an electric vehicle, BMW, the manufacturer has failed to provide a remedy within a reasonable timreframe. AC Coolant valve and high voltage battery are part of the same loop which make this vehicle a safety hazard.
2024 BMW I5 owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11733119, filed April 22, 2026
I am reporting a serious and recurring safety issue with my 2024 BMW i4, which I leased new in December 2023. The vehicle currently has approximately 20,000 miles and has stalled multiple times at high speeds, displaying a drivetrain malfunction warning and issues related to the power supply and high-voltage battery system.
2024 BMW I4 owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11677901, filed August 1, 2025
Can recall 24V135 make my I4 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 2024 BMW I4 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.
This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same traction battery again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2024 BMW I4 has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 22V541000, 23V295000.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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 24V135
Did the recall 24V135 fix work?
Since recall 24V135 was reported on February 23, 2024, owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 1 of them (14%) 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.
Is the 24V135000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my I4 is part of recall 24V135000?
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 a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
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 24V135000 (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.