2024 BMW I4 Frame Recall (24V611)

Recall 24V611 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2024 BMW I4 in recall 24V611?

The left-side longitudinal beam may crack, compromising the structural integrity of the chassis.

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 eDrive40, xDrive40, and M50 vehicles. The left-side longitudinal beam may crack, compromising the structural integrity of the chassis.

Is it safe to drive a 2024 I4 with recall 24V611?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Reduced structural integrity may result in damage to the high voltage battery during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Reduced structural integrity may result in damage to the high voltage battery during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the frame and members.

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V611?

Recall 24V611 covers 1,150 vehicles: 2024 BMW I4; 2024 BMW I4 M50.

NHTSA lists 1,150 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the I4 frame recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side longitudinal beam as necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side longitudinal beam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

When was recall 24V611 announced?

BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 24V611 to NHTSA on August 15, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as October 14, 2024.

This recall was filed 25 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 24V611?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V611 is open on your I4, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 24V611000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should I4 owners do about recall 24V611?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V611000 applies to your I4.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized BMW dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the frame and members happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. 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 26 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the body, doors and seats.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 24V611 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 26 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the body, doors and seats. 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, 0 about the body, doors and seats
• 2024 BMW I4 M50: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats

Can recall 24V611 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)).

Body and latch defects on the 2024 BMW I4 may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

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.

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