BMW EV Recall for Loss of Power

Detailed Briefing: BMW EV Recall for Loss of Power

This briefing document reviews the key details surrounding BMW's recent recall of over 70,000 electric vehicles due to a software issue that can lead to a sudden loss of power.

I. Overview of the Recall

BMW has issued a recall affecting 70,852 electric vehicles from model years 2022 to 2025. The core issue is a "software issue" within the high-voltage electrical system. This glitch can cause the system's computer to erroneously "decide that the system must be shut down to prevent a fire or possible electrical shock when no such problem exists."

II. Affected Models and Scale

The recall impacts several of BMW's EV lines, with the majority of affected vehicles being:

BMW i4s: More than 35,000 units (2022-2025 models)

BMW iXs: More than 2 ...