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BMW - High voltage battery failure
Official notice
16 Jul 2025
Last checked
16 Jul 2025
An official NHTSA notice concerns BMW - High voltage battery failure. Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire. Published 2025-07-16.
What to do now
Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed september 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated december 31, 2025owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Units affected
136
Official notice
2025-07-16
The hazard
The hazard
Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.
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Brand: BMW. Contact: BMW of North America, LLC.
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